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The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is for eligible Veterans who have incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty on or before May 7, 1975 or on or after September 11, 2001. This program provides resources, education, support, a financial stipend, and health insurance (if eligible), beneficiary travel (if eligible), to caregivers of eligible Veterans.
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Veterans may be eligible for this clinical program if they:
Sustained or aggravated a serious injury serious injury (now includes serious illness) in the line of duty on or before May 7, 1975 or on or after 9/11/2001; and meet both of the following criteria to be eligible for PCAFC. Among other applicable eligibility criteria, the Veteran must: • Have a single or combined service-connected disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of 70% or more. This requirement is included in the definition of “serious injury;” and • Be in need of personal care services (requiring in-person personal care services) for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following: • an inability to perform an activity of daily living (ADL) - a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.
Review the fact sheets to learn more about the expansion:
Caregiver PCAFC - Application Process Fact Sheet (PDF) https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/ MIssionAct/ApplicationProcessFactsheet_Chapter2_ Launch_Approved_ Final_100120.pdf
Caregivers PCAFC - Expansion Fact Sheet (PDF) https://www. caregiver.va.gov/ pdfs/MIssionAct/ ExpansionFact sheet_Chapter2_ Launch_Approved_ Final_100120.pdf#
Caregivers PCAFC - Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet (PDF) https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/ MIssionAct/EligibilityCriteriaFactsheet_Chapter2_ Launch_Approved_ Final_100120.pdf#
Caregivers PCAFC - Monthly Stipend for Primary Family Caregivers Fact Sheet (PDF) https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/ MIssionAct/StipendFactsheet_Chapter2_ Launch_Approved_ Final_100120.pdf#
There are several steps in the application process that determine if you qualify.
How do I apply for this program?
You and the Veteran will need to apply together and participate in an application process to determine if you’re eligible for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. You'll both need to sign and date the application and answer all questions for your role.
You can apply online: https://www. va.gov/family-member-benefits/applyfor-caregiver-assistance-form-10-10cg/ introduction
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