Serving our nation is a profound sacrifice.
Men and women in uniform willingly leave behind their loved ones and livelihoods to protect our country. Unfortunately many veterans come home facing new challenges, especially in accessing proper healthcare.
That’s why I introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act—a simple fix to ensure bureaucratic red tape doesn’t prevent veterans from living independently.
Homecare professionals provide critical support, from occupational therapy to housekeeping. Many veterans rely on independent contractors through nurse registries—a service the VA once reimbursed.
Previously, the VA reimbursed veterans for homecare services from independent contractors via nurse registries, which connect professionals with clients. After 2018, only W-2 homecare agencies qualified for reimbursement.
This bill fixes an oversight in the current legislation and ensures bureaucratic red tape does not deprive veterans of the ability to live independently in their own homes as they age. By restoring veterans’ access to homecare professionals operating as independent contractors, the lives of tens of thousands of veterans and their families will be improved.
I’ll continue to advance common sense policies that support veterans in Florida’s 21st District, and across the country. Ensuring that those who have worn the uniform can access the care that they have earned is the least we can do.
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