Expanding Veterans’ Options for LTC Act

The U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – Subcommittee on Health held a legislative hearing focused on several pieces of pending legislation, including H.R. 1815 Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act. The hearing included three panels with representatives from various veteran-focused organizations and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

The Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act was introduced in the House earlier this year by U.S. Representatives Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and David Trone (D-MD). It would expand veterans’ access to assisted living services by creating a pilot program for eligible veterans to receive assisted living care paid for by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Senate companion bill was introduced in late February.

The fastest growing segment of the veteran population are those over age 85, validating the importance of this program. This approach would demonstrate the benefits of assisted living to the resident veteran and their families and friends. Assisted living offers the best of personal and supportive care services with a team of professionals in a home environment where individuals can continue to live a meaningful life that promotes social engagement, nutrition, and wellbeing. We will keep you apprised of additional updates.​