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Veterans Affairs seeks input on recognizing assistants for users of the veterans health system
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requested comments to implement a provision of the Elizabeth Dole law. The initiative would create a process to recognize organizations and individuals who help veterans, relatives and caregivers navigate services without charging for that support.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a request for comments and information as it moves to implement section 129 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
That section requires the agency to create a recognition process for organizations and individuals that assist veterans, their family members, or their caregivers in navigating programs and services of the Veterans Health Administration.
According to the official notice, the agency is also seeking input on the proposed recognition process and on how those groups or individuals could certify to VA that they will not charge any fee or compensation to people receiving that assistance.
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