This bill expands the types of healthcare providers that veterans can use through the VA's Community Care Program. Specifically, it allows veterans to receive care from nurses and home health workers through nurse registries—companies or organizations that hire and manage nurses, nursing assistants, home health aides, and similar caregivers. Previously, these registries weren't officially recognized as eligible providers under the VA program. Now, as long as the nurses and aides meet their state's licensing requirements, veterans can use these registry services and have the VA help cover the costs. This gives veterans more flexibility in choosing home-based care options, especially for tasks like in-home nursing, personal care assistance, and companionship services. It's particularly helpful for veterans who prefer to receive care at home rather than at VA facilities or who need care that might not be available through traditional VA providers.

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

Tuberville, Tommy

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.