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With a $ 10B increase  in Community Care funding the VA signals an unprecedented opportunity for home care agencies serving Veterans. Last month, we explored how the Elizabeth Dole Act , which was signed into law in January 2025, is beginning to transform access to home care for Veterans and their caregivers. The conclusion of 2025 brought even bigger news: Congress passed the largest single-year expansion  of VA Community Care funding in history. The House-passed, 2026 VA Bu

Veterans deserve quality care that respects their preferences and supports their independence. The Elizabeth Dole Home and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act, known as the Elizabeth Dole Act, marks a significant step toward expanding access to home and community-based services (HCBS) for veterans. This legislation reshapes how care is delivered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), emphasizing support for Veterans who want to receive care at home r

Medicaid funding has recently faced significant cuts, creating challenges for home care agencies relying on this source. At the same time, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presents a substantial opportunity for agencies willing to focus on veteran home care. Despite billions of dollars allocated to support veterans, only about 2 percent of eligible veterans currently use their benefits. This gap highlights a critical chance for home care providers to expand their servi

Home care agencies today are facing a severe staffing crisis, with a staggering turnover rate of 79.2% in 2023. This figure represents that nearly 4 out of 5 caregivers leave their jobs within the first 100 days of starting. Such high turnover not only disrupts service delivery, but also incurs an annual cost of about $171,600 for every 100 caregivers . The effects of this crisis are far-reaching, impacting both the quality of care clients receive and the morale of existi