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VA publishes final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
The final regulation can be found here. If necessary, search for RIN 2900-AQ48, Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Improvements and Amendments under the VA MISSION Act of 2018
How to Apply
Download and print VA Form10-10CG (PDF), application for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
Complete, sign, and date the form. The Veteran and caregiver(s) must sign.
If a Veteran has a court appointed legal guardian, representative or Durable Power of Attorney (POA) the court appointed representative must sign on behalf of the Veteran. Provide a copy of the POA or Guardianship paperwork if signing for a Veteran
Mail the form and supporting documents to:
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Road NE, Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30329-1647
Please contact the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or go to https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/New_CSC_Page.asp to find your state caregivers support liaison that will be able to answer any questions you may have before applying.
MARCH 27, 2020
Click here to read the comments regarding HR748, the COVID-19 Relief Bill
VA UPDATE - THE LATEST ON COMMUNITY CARE
Use the link below to read the article about improvements in VA Community Care:
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/57722/va-mission-act-what-is-the-latest-on-community-care/
CONGRESS 101
Click here for an easy to follow listing of information that will make contacting congress as easy as 1 2 3!
FIND YOUR CONGRESS MEMBER: (**You can still find the names, but the info is no longer available. You can google your senator or representative once you find the names. We are looking for alternative software)
