Caregiver Corps Act of 2014

Summary

Caregiver Corps Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to contract with a nonprofit to develop an online toolkit and guidance providing for the establishment and implementation of Caregiver Corps volunteer programs in which volunteers provide assistance to individuals who are in need of assistance to remain in the community and are either aged 65 or older, or eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. Requires Caregiver Corps volunteers to provide assistance by giving an informal caregiver respite from caregiving duties, serving as a companion, or providing other assistance for which the volunteer is qualified. Prohibits volunteers from providing personal care or administering prescription medications. Allows the Secretary to award grants for the operation of local Corps programs. Requires local Corps programs to screen, train, and supervise volunteers. Directs local Corps programs to appropriately recognize volunteers. Allows programs to provide compensation to volunteers.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 September 2014

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