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The VA announced a proposal that would overhaul its Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The 198-page proposed rule would expand eligibility for thousands of Veterans and affect eligibility for thousands of Veterans already enrolled in the program.
What is The Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers?
The Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides benefits to eligible caregivers of severely injured Veterans who need at-home care. The benefits offered to family caregivers include monthly stipends, respite care, health care, and counseling.
When PCAFC was established in 2010, the VA determined eligibility based on level of injury, such as brain injury, psychological trauma, or other mental health disorders, as well as the need for assistance based on the injured Veteran’s inability to perform one or more activities of daily living.
