WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act to ensure veterans have more options for the care that they receive. The legislation restore veterans’ ability to receive homecare through nurse registries and be reimbursed by the VA, reversing restrictions imposed by the 2018 VA MISSION Act.
“Veterans who want to live independently shouldn’t face bureaucratic hurdles to receive homecare,” said Chairman Brian Mast. “This bill corrects an oversight and ensures they can access the support they need.”
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 reinstates nurse registries as eligible providers, removing an overburdensome regulation and improving access to essential homecare for thousands of veterans.
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.
