Contents of New Program - Veterans-Directed Home and Community-Based Services

New Program - Veterans-Directed Home and Community-Based Services

In 2008, Federal Collaboration - Partners include the Aging Network (consisting of State Units on Aging (SUAs) with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)) and Veterans Administration Medical Centers
Serves Veterans of all ages at risk of nursing home placement
The VA will deliver the Veterans-Directed Home and Community-Based Service Program (VDHCBS) in 20 states and will invest approximately $10 million to serve veterans at risk of institutionalization
The VA will directly purchase services through SUAs and/or AAAs for the VDHCBS program
Offers a flexible budget to purchase services to live in the home