Bill · H.R. 109· House(119-HR-109)
TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act," seeks to change how the Department of Veterans Affairs manages its caregiver programs. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize caregivers by identifying them in a veteran's health record. The bill also mandates that the Secretary use standardized letters to notify both veterans and caregivers about clinical determinations regarding program eligibility or assistance changes. Additionally, it provides for a temporary extension of benefits for certain veterans. This extension applies when a veteran is determined to no longer be clinically eligible for the comprehensive assistance program.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill protects veterans by ensuring their caregivers are formally recognized and providing a buffer of benefits during eligibility changes.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill enhances veteran caregiver support by mandating formal recognition in health records and providing temporary benefit extensions.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill provides a 90-day safety net of benefits for veterans who are deemed clinically ineligible for caregiver assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Formal Recognition of Caregivers: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must identify caregivers within the health record of the veteran, which provides official recognition for family caregivers in the comprehensive assistance program and those in the support services program (Section 2(a)).
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Improved Communication: The Secretary is required to use a standardized letter to notify veterans and caregivers about clinical determinations related to claims, tier reductions, termination of assistance, or eligibility (Section 2(b)).
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Safety Net During Eligibility Changes: If a veteran is determined to no longer be clinically eligible for the comprehensive assistance program, the Secretary must extend benefits, including stipends, for at least 90 days after the notification date (Section 2(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Extended Benefits due to Misconduct: The 90-day extension of benefits will not apply if the Secretary determines that a family caregiver committed fraud or abused or neglected the veteran (Section 2(c)(2)(A)).
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Loss of Extended Benefits due to Caregiver Changes: Benefits may terminate earlier than the 90-day extension if a new primary provider is designated within 90 days, or if another individual is designated such that there are three family caregivers assigned to the veteran (Section 2(c)(2)(B) and (C)).
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Loss of Extended Benefits due to Living Situation or Choice: The extension of benefits does not apply if the terminated individual moves out of the veteran's home, abandons or terminates the relationship, or if the benefit is terminated at the request of the caregiver or the veteran (Section 2(c)(2)(D) and (E)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For People With Disabilities+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House