Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
This bill extends medical coverage for 180 days after a family caregiver (designated as a primary provider of personal care for veterans) leaves the VA program, unless dismissed for fraud. It provides concrete support including up to $1,000 in reimbursement for certification fees, free access to VA training for continuing education, and employment assistance through military and veteran workforce programs. Caregivers also gain access to bereavement counseling and transition support services during the 180-day period after program exit. The bill mandates studies on retirement savings options and VA hiring practices for former caregivers, but the core policy changes focus on immediate healthcare access and workforce reentry tools.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 6, 2024
Last action Mar 6, 2024
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Mar 6, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Mar 6, 2024
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Kyrsten Sinema
IIndependent
Co
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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