To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and community-based services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain fair reimbursement rates for home and community-based services provided to veterans, particularly in rural areas. The legislation reinstates any reimbursement rates that were reduced after December 31, 2025, and prevents future rate cuts unless the VA notifies Congress at least 90 days in advance. The VA must submit a comprehensive report within 90 days explaining how it sets these reimbursement rates, including what data sources it uses and how it consults with home care providers. Additionally, the VA must submit annual reports assessing whether there are enough home care providers in different regions to meet veteran demand and describing its plans to address any shortages. The bill aims to ensure that rural veterans have adequate access to affordable home-based care services by preventing payment rates from becoming too low for providers to sustain their operations.
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