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This bill, called the "Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act," aims to expand support for family caregivers of veterans by providing several key benefits and protections. The bill extends medical care coverage for designated primary caregivers for 180 days after their designation is removed, unless they were dismissed for fraud or mistreatment. It offers employment assistance to these caregivers, including reimbursement for certification fees (up to $1,000 lifetime), access to free professional training, and connections to various employment support programs. The legislation also expands available services for caregivers, such as retirement planning support, workforce transition assistance, and bereavement counseling. Additionally, the bill mandates two important studies: one exploring the feasibility of a "returnship" program to help caregivers re-enter the workforce, and another investigating potential employment opportunities for former caregivers within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Furthermore, it requires the Comptroller General to submit a report assessing the VA's efforts in supporting caregivers' transitions away from caregiving, and directs the VA to explore the possibility of establishing a retirement plan or savings pathway specifically for veteran family caregivers.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2148/all-info