The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing changes to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018. These changes aim to expand eligibility to veterans from all service eras, redefine terms affecting program eligibility and benefits, and introduce new benefits like financial planning and legal services. The updates also include changes to stipend calculations for caregivers and procedures for reassessing eligibility and managing overpayments. The VA is seeking public comments on this information collection over a 30-day period.
Simple Explanation
The Department that helps veterans wants to change a special program that supports families who take care of injured veterans. They want to make more people able to join and add things like money advice, but they need help from everyone to make sure it's the best it can be.