WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) legislation, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act—which aims to expand care options for veterans by allowing caregiver registries to qualify for the Community Care Network (CCN)—passed out of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The legislation would give veterans greater flexibility in choosing home health services—such as nursing care, health aides, or companion support—from independent professionals. The legislation effectively reverses limitations introduced by the 2018 VA MISSION Act, restoring access to homecare providers operating through caregiver registries and enabling reimbursement through the VA.
“When our country’s heroes need medical care in their own homes, they should be able to decide what kind of service is best for them,” said Sen. Tuberville. “This bill fixes an obvious error that’s forcing veterans into one-size-fits-all homecare programs instead of giving them the options they deserve. Having care in the home is an important and personal decision. I’m glad to see this legislation pass out of committee and head to the floor for a vote.Veterans deserve the freedom to choose a homecare provider they trust, and they are one step closer to being able to make that decision.”
In addition to the Veterans Homecare Choice Act, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passed the Veterans ACCESS Act, which included elements of the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, legislation Sen. Tuberville introduced earlier this year. The Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Actallows veterans to continue accessing community care for services they already receive, prevents disruptions for veterans receiving specialized treatments from community care providers, and provides veterans with the most convenient providers.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.
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