To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Introduced

11 May 1999

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish respite care services (currently, only hospital or nursing home care) to all veterans enrolled (currently, eligible) for such services. Removes the requirement that such services be furnished in a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. Authorizes the Secretary, in furnishing such services, to enter into contract arrangements.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/1762
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