Bill · S. 879· Senate(119-S-879)
Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act aims to expand benefits for individuals serving as primary caregivers for certain veterans. It extends medical care coverage for a 180-day period following the end of a caregiver's designation. The bill provides employment assistance, including fee reimbursements and access to training and various assistance programs. It also expands services to include retirement planning and bereavement counseling. Additionally, the Act mandates several studies regarding workforce returnship programs and hiring opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill expands medical, employment, and transition services for veteran caregivers.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill extends medical care coverage for 180 days following the end of a caregiver's designation.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill provides $1,000 in reimbursements for certification fees to assist with employment transitions.
The opposite
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?-2
The bill excludes caregivers entitled to Medicare Part A from receiving extended medical care coverage under this section.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Medical Coverage: Caregivers designated as primary providers can receive medical care for a 180-day period after their designation ends, provided they were not dismissed for fraud, abuse, or mistreatment (Section 2).
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Employment Assistance: Caregivers can receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 for fees related to certifications or relicensure necessary for employment (Section 3(a)).
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Training and Education Access: Caregivers can access training modules from the Department at no cost to meet continuing professional education requirements (Section 3(a)).
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Workforce Re-entry Support: Caregivers can access employment assistance through programs like Military OneSource, the Veterans' Employment and Training Service, and other Department of Veterans Affairs programs (Section 3(a)).
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Expanded Transition Services: The bill expands services to include retirement planning and assistance returning to the workforce for 180 days following the end of the caregiving program (Section 3(b) and 3(c)).
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Bereavement Support: The act includes bereavement counseling and support following the death of an eligible veteran (Section 3(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Medicare Eligibility Restriction: Individuals are not eligible for medical care under this specific section during the 180-day extended period if they are entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part A of the medicare program (Section 2(b)).
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 Low Income Households+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Women+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+2
- 6/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- 5/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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