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Introduced
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
In Committee
08/05/2020
08/05/2020
Crossed Over
12/09/2020
12/09/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a State home, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive existing eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of such requirements (e.g., can feed himself or herself), or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to waive existing eligibility requirements for a veteran to receive per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of such requirements (e.g., can feed himself or herself), or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability, including homes that furnish nursing home care for veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Message on Senate action sent to the House. (on 12/09/2020)
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