Chesco Times: Costello & Esty introduce ‘CARE for All Veterans Act’
June 27, 2015
In The News
As published in teh Chester County Times
Staff
Washington, DC – Thursday Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) introduced HR 2894: the Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act in an effort to increase access to the current VA Caregiver Support Program to all service-era veterans. The CARE for All Veterans Act treats veterans of all service-eras equally by gradually granting access to pre-9/11 veteran caregivers and prioritizing the veterans most in need.
“We owe it to all of our veterans to ensure they are receiving the care and services they deserve,” said Congressman Ryan Costello. “That means ensuring their loved ones and caregivers have the proper training, support services, travel expenses, healthcare, and respite care to provide the best in-home care for veterans. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the veterans population is rapidly aging and relying on family members and loved ones to provide care. I have heard from my constituents, and many have expressed concerns and questions as to why they are not eligible to participate in the VA Caregiver Support Program. I believe family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for our nation’s heroes and they too deserve quality care.”
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