The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), along with other organizations advocating for older adults, collectively sent a coalition letter last week to the U.S. Senate VA Committee Chair and Ranking Member supporting the advancement of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act during the Lame Duck session. This legislation, which NCAL endorses, creates a pilot program for eligible veterans to receive assisted living care paid for by the VA.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8371 on November 18, 2024, by a vote of 389-9. It now awaits U.S. Senate consideration. NCAL will continue its advocacy around this important bill and keep its membership apprised of any potential developments.