Bill > S830

This bill reauthorizes the Lifespan Respite Care Program, which supports family caregivers, by making two key modifications to the existing Public Health Service Act. First, the bill broadens the definition of a "family caregiver" by replacing the term "unpaid adult" with "unpaid individual", which potentially expands the program's eligibility to include younger or teenage caregivers who provide care for family members. Second, the bill extends the program's funding authorization from the current period (fiscal years 2020-2024) to a new period of fiscal years 2025-2030, ensuring continued federal support for respite care services. Respite care is a type of support service that provides temporary relief to family members who are caring for individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, or age-related challenges, helping to prevent caregiver burnout and support the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients.

Health and Social Services

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