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

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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HCAOA extends its heartfelt thanks to our members for their continued support. Your efforts have been pivotal in achieving this milestone, and we look forward to sharing more details in an upcoming HCAOA webinar on the impact of this new law. Stay tuned for further updates, and thank you for being a part of this historic moment!
 
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