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VA publishes proposed regulations that would expand access to Program of Comprehensive Assistance

Important Proposed Changes to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register which proposes updates to the regulations governing the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), which would expand access to the program.

Please note that these changes are just proposed and may change based on your feedback.

VA welcomes your feedback to help shape the final version of these changes. The 60-day public comment period begins and provides a chance for you to share your thoughts and recommendations. VA encourage all Veterans, caregivers, and those involved in their care to review the proposed changes and offer feedback. To submit a comment during the 60-day public comment period, please visit: https://www.federalregister.gov/

Please review VA Press Release and Frequently Asked Questions document for more information

Key Highlights of the Proposed Changes:

  • Expanded Eligibility: A broader definition of serious injury could allow more Veterans and caregivers to qualify for support.
  • Telehealth Flexibility: VA seeks to offer telehealth home visits during certain types of emergencies.
  • Extended Delay in Discharges Based on Reassessments: This proposed rule would delay discharges based on eligibility reassessments for legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers for an additional 18 months after the effective date of a final rule. The delay in discharges is currently slated to expire in September 2025. VA’s suspension of required annual reassessments, including legacy reassessments remains in place at this time.
  • Fewer Reassessments: Under the proposed rule, VA would reassess eligibility less frequently, lowering the burden for Veterans and their families. 
  • Eligibility Clarification: New criteria would expand and clarify the bases on which a Veteran may be determined in need of personal care services for six continuous months.


For important updates regarding the Caregiver Support Program, go to: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Announcements.asp.

Need Help?

Call VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274 to learn more about the support that is available to you, and for assistance connecting with the Caregiver Support Team/Coordinator, at your local VA Medical Center.


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