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Illinois Members: Take Action Today and Address VA Rate Reductions

3/5/2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its 2025 VA fee schedule, which took effect on January 1, 2025. Some areas of the state saw slight increases, many rural areas in Illinois are shouldering significant rate reductions that will dramatically impact access to care for veterans. At these rates, providers will be forced to limit or altogether cease providing care to veterans in these areas of the state. 


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Reminder to Monitor 2025 VA Fee Schedule, Updates in Iowa and Ohio

1/22/2025

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HCAOA submitted feedback to the Veterans Administration (VA) at the end of 2024 regarding the 2025 fee schedule. Moving forward, HCAOA will remind members to monitor the fee schedule on a weekly basis, as the VA has been known to adjust the fee schedule without directly notifying providers. We have recently been made aware of updates to the fee schedule in Ohio and Iowa.

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Victory for Veterans Home Care: Dole Act Signed Into Law

1/8/2025

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​HCAOA is proud to announce that the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act was officially signed into law by President Biden. This milestone follows years of advocacy by HCAOA, who championed a provision to increase the Veterans Administration's spending on nursing home level care in the home to 100% of the cost of nursing home care for a veteran.

​This success highlights the power of our members’ advocacy efforts. HCAOA members sent over 4,000 messages to Capitol Hill and held more than 100 meetings featuring providers from 30 states in 2024 alone. This dedication and passion played a pivotal role in securing this crucial victory for veterans, their families, and caregivers.

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HCAOA Member Griswold Expands Veteran Care Through Partnership

1/8/2025

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HCAOA member Griswold has partnered with Patriot Angels to improve veterans' access to VA Aid & Attendance benefits, designating Griswold as a preferred home care provider for all related inquiries. This collaboration combines Patriot Angels’ expertise in VA benefits with Griswold’s home caregiving network to simplify the process for veterans seeking high-quality home care. The partnership aims to educate veterans on available benefits, as many are unaware of their eligibility. This marks Patriot Angels' first venture into home care, having previously focused on assisted living and senior housing.

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Historic Victory for Veterans – the Dole Act is Headed to the President’s Desk

12/18/2024

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HCAOA is proud to celebrate a historic achievement for our nation’s veterans: the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act has passed Congress and is on its way to President Biden’s desk, who is expected to sign it into law! This landmark legislation will significantly enhance home-based care for veterans, including increasing the Veterans Administration's funding for in-home care to match 100% of the cost of nursing home care for veterans. HCAOA’s advocacy played a crucial role in making this a reality, with over 4,000 messages sent to Capitol Hill through its legislative action network. Over the past two years, advocacy efforts included numerous meetings with Veterans Affairs leadership, Congressional Policy Committee staff, in addition to meetings with key legislators during HCAOA's Home Care Advocacy Days.


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Expansion of Family Caregiver Benefits Program Proposed by Veteran Affairs

12/11/2024

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed changes to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to improve access and support for family caregivers of veterans. The proposed changes would expand eligibility to include more veterans with serious injuries or those who meet individual unemployability standards. Additionally, the program would be reassessed every two years instead of annually, allowing caregivers to continue receiving benefits for a longer period.

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ADVOCACY WIN! House Passes Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act

11/20/2024

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HCAOA is excited to announce that the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. This milestone follows over a year of advocacy from thousands of HCAOA members. More than 3,000 messages were sent to Capitol Hill, and hundreds participated in the 2024 HCAOA Home Care Advocacy Day. HCAOA members succeeded in raising awareness about the importance of strengthening services for veterans and their families.

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Report Finds Caregivers of Our Nations Veterans Need More Support

10/9/2024

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The “America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heros Emerging From the Shadows” report includes data from the 2023 RAND Caregiving Survey, which included 2,946 respondents (513 military and veteran caregivers, 1,205 civilian caregivers, and 1,228 non-caregivers), and the 2022 RAND Veterans Survey of 1,100 U.S. veterans. There are approximately 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers in the U.S., making up 5.5 percent of the adult population. The estimated economic value of military and veteran caregiving ranges from $119 billion to $485 billion annually, with military/veteran caregivers facing average out-of-pocket costs of $8,583 and forgoing about $4,522 in annual household income.

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Support for Veterans and VA Employees: Grants Available for Disaster Relief

10/9/2024

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has teamed up with the PenFed Foundation to provide vital support for VA employees and Veterans impacted by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Declared Disasters. Eligible individuals can apply for a $500 grant aimed at helping with home repairs or covering hardship expenses incurred due to damage to their primary residence.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Delays Changes for Community Care Authorizations

7/17/2024

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HCAOA reported in June that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that any authorization for community care, including home care, issued after June 28 will be for no more than 180 days in duration. HCAOA recently learned from VA leadership that on June 28, the VA delayed implementation of this change until a future, yet to be determined date.

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VA Exceeding Budget, Returning to 180-Day Authorizations and Monitoring Provider Billing

7/3/2024

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that any authorization issued after June 28 will be for no more than 180 days in duration, and the VA will be monitoring claim and billing practices by home care agencies to ensure compliance.

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HCAOA CEO Outlines Latest Efforts on CMS 80/20 Rule During Industry Update

7/3/2024

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Last week, HCAOA CEO Jason Lee provided an update on HCAOA’s efforts around the CMS 80/20 rule during the Home Care Industry Update hosted by Polsinelli. Lee provided an overview of the recent CMS meeting, emphasizing the discussions were collaborative and ongoing advocacy against the 80/20 provision, highlighting HCAOA’s active H.R.8114 letter of support in removing the 80/20 provision. The conversation was productive, fostering continued dialogue with CMS, which is crucial for the industry. Lee also updated on other HCAOA efforts, including meeting with members of Congress on the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Negotiations Continue on H.R.8371, Elizabeth Dole Veterans Healthcare Act

6/19/2024

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Lawmakers in the U.S. House continue to negotiate portions of H.R.8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. ​The legislation encompasses a number of bipartisan and bicameral proposals to reform and improve the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services at the VA for veterans, their families, and their survivors.

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Update on Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on Veterans & Caregivers

6/12/2024

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Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a full, joint committee hearing entitled “Heroes at Home: Improving Services for Veterans and their Caregivers.” This was the first joint session of the Committee in over a decade, and the urgent need for improved support systems, legislative action, and accessible resources for veterans and their caregivers were top of mind for the participating legislators.

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Today the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Will Hold a Hearing to Improve Services for Veterans & Caregivers

6/5/2024

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Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging announced that it would hold a joint, full committee hearing entitled “Heroes at Home: Improving Services for Veterans and their Caregivers.”

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