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Bills · HR 2148
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2148MedicareEmployment and training programs
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION FEB 12
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Caregivers for veterans often face significant challenges, including financial strain, isolation, and difficulty re-entering the workforce after their caregiving responsibilities diminish or end. This bill addresses these issues by providing a safety net of continued medical care and crucial employment support.
If this bill becomes law, caregivers would have a smoother transition away from their caregiving role, reducing the risk of financial hardship and improving their chances of finding meaningful employment. This is important because many caregivers sacrifice their careers and personal well-being to care for injured or ill veterans. Without this bill, caregivers might struggle to afford healthcare or find new jobs, potentially leading to economic instability and mental health challenges. It acknowledges the dedication of these caregivers and aims to ease their transition back into independent life.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Extends VA medical care coverage for primary family caregivers for 180 days after they are no longer designated as a primary caregiver, unless they were dismissed from the program for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment, and are not eligible for Medicare Part A.
Provides a crucial health care bridge for caregivers as they transition away from their demanding role, preventing a sudden loss of medical coverage.
PROVISION 02
Provides employment assistance, including up to $1,000 in reimbursement for job certification/relicensure fees, free access to VA training, and connections to employment services from the VA, Department of Defense, and Department of Labor.
Helps caregivers acquire new skills, maintain professional licenses, and find new jobs, addressing a significant barrier to re-entering the workforce after dedicated caregiving.
PROVISION 03
Expands available support services to include retirement planning, assistance transitioning away from caregiving, help returning to the workforce, and bereavement counseling following the veteran's death.
Offers comprehensive support addressing both financial planning and emotional well-being, acknowledging the holistic needs of caregivers during and after their service.
PROVISION 04
Requires the VA, in partnership with the Department of Labor, to study the feasibility of a 'returnship' program and barriers/incentives to hiring former caregivers at VA facilities.
Explores innovative solutions and internal hiring strategies to better integrate former caregivers into the workforce, potentially creating new career pathways.
Caregivers for veterans often face significant challenges, including financial strain, isolation, and difficulty re-entering the workforce after their caregiving responsibilities diminish or end. This bill addresses these issues by providing a safety net of continued medical care and crucial employment support.
If this bill becomes law, caregivers would have a smoother transition away from their caregiving role, reducing the risk of financial hardship and improving their chances of finding meaningful employment. This is important because many caregivers sacrifice their careers and personal well-being to care for injured or ill veterans. Without this bill, caregivers might struggle to afford healthcare or find new jobs, potentially leading to economic instability and mental health challenges. It acknowledges the dedication of these caregivers and aims to ease their transition back into independent life.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Extends VA medical care coverage for primary family caregivers for 180 days after they are no longer designated as a primary caregiver, unless they were dismissed from the program for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment, and are not eligible for Medicare Part A.
Provides a crucial health care bridge for caregivers as they transition away from their demanding role, preventing a sudden loss of medical coverage.
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Provides employment assistance, including up to $1,000 in reimbursement for job certification/relicensure fees, free access to VA training, and connections to employment services from the VA, Department of Defense, and Department of Labor.
Helps caregivers acquire new skills, maintain professional licenses, and find new jobs, addressing a significant barrier to re-entering the workforce after dedicated caregiving.
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Expands available support services to include retirement planning, assistance transitioning away from caregiving, help returning to the workforce, and bereavement counseling following the veteran's death.
Offers comprehensive support addressing both financial planning and emotional well-being, acknowledging the holistic needs of caregivers during and after their service.
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Requires the VA, in partnership with the Department of Labor, to study the feasibility of a 'returnship' program and barriers/incentives to hiring former caregivers at VA facilities.
Explores innovative solutions and internal hiring strategies to better integrate former caregivers into the workforce, potentially creating new career pathways.
Reimbursement of fees associated with certifications or relicensure for employment assistance
discretionary
lifetime
GLOSSARY
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Primary provider of personal care services
A family caregiver formally recognized by the VA as the main individual providing daily care and assistance to a veteran with significant care needs.
Title 38, United States Code
The section of federal law that deals with veterans' benefits and services, including those provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Medicare Part A
Hospital insurance benefits under the federal Medicare program, which helps cover inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and some home health care.
Military OneSource program
A Department of Defense program that provides resources and support to active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members and their families worldwide.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
A division of the Department of Labor that helps veterans, service members, and their spouses find employment and career opportunities.
Returnship program
A type of paid, short-term professional development program specifically designed for individuals who are returning to the workforce after an extended career break.
Bereavement counseling
ACTION TIMELINE
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FEB 12
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
FEB 12
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Professional support and guidance offered to individuals experiencing grief after the death of a loved one.
Comptroller General of the United States
The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that provides audit, evaluation, and investigative services for Congress.
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
