Caregiving Policy Digest

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Federal
CARE for All Veterans Act (H.R. 2894)
  • This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001, (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act (H.R. 3308)
  • This bill expands Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.