# Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act

This bill expands and improves home care services for military veterans and their families who need help with daily living activities. The law is named after Elizabeth Dole, the former First Lady and longtime advocate for military families, and it specifically aims to make it easier for injured, disabled, or aging veterans to receive care at home instead of in institutional settings like nursing homes or hospitals.

The bill creates new programs and funding to help veterans access personal care assistance, nursing services, and other support they need to live independently in their own homes. This includes things like help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medical care. The legislation also expands eligibility so more veterans can qualify for these benefits, and it allows family members to be paid as caregivers in certain situations. For veterans who have service-connected disabilities or are aging, this means they have more options to stay in their homes with professional support rather than moving to facilities, which many people prefer for quality of life reasons.

The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between different government agencies that provide veteran services, making it simpler for veterans and their families to navigate the system and access the help they need. By investing in home-based care, the legislation recognizes that many veterans want to maintain their independence and remain in their communities while still getting the medical and personal support they require. This can be particularly important for veterans with significant service-related injuries or disabilities who might otherwise have limited options for care.

Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act

Moran, Jerry

Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 or the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act This bill addresses home care and caregiver programs for veterans.