A bipartisan bill supporting veterans and their caregivers passed Congress and is headed to President Biden's desk. The 'Dole Act' addresses key issues like long-term care, mental health resources, education, job training, and VA modernization.
Nikki Stephens, left, assists her husband John as they organize the many medications John needs for the week in the kitchen of their Murrieta, California, home. John suffered a serious brain injury while serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq. for veterans and their caregivers passed Congress this week and is heading to the president's desk for his signature.in a news release that there was “no better way to close out the Congress.
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is focused on supporting the caregivers and support systems for veterans to ultimately improve lives of veterans. “So, there are thousands, maybe tens of thousands, of families across the country who are administering care in their home, and they're going bankrupt,” Schwab said. “Because they can't be reimbursed for having a trach at the house or feeding tubes or the medical equipment that they need.”
This bill will consolidate dozens of caregiver benefits and give families an explanation, a “warm handoff,” instead of a rejection letter if benefits are denied.Schwab said the bill would empower outside advocacy groups, such as his foundation, to advocate for veterans who are denied the VA health care they seek.
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