The Alliance celebrates the Dole Act becoming law, expanding access to care and benefits for veterans

The Alliance celebrates the Dole Act becoming law, expanding access to care and benefits for veterans
National Alliance for Care at Home, Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC; Press Release; 1/7/25 The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) issued the following statement in response to President Biden signing S. 141, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, into law on Thursday, January 2. This landmark legislation includes several key provisions to enhance care and benefits for Veterans and their families, including Section 301, Gerald’s Law. Gerald’s Law addresses a critical gap in benefits for Veterans by ensuring that families of terminally-ill Veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA)-furnished hospice care—whether at home, in a nursing home, or in another non-VA setting—retain access to their full VA burial allowance. ... “We are deeply grateful for the bipartisan support that made these critical reforms possible,” said Dr. Steve Landers, CEO for the Alliance. “This legislation ensures that Veterans and their families have greater flexibility and support when accessing the care they need, whether through hospice services, home care, or other settings. ...”