Caregiver Programs
DAV Caregivers Support Program
Check out this DAV web page for more info.
DAV Caregiver Support Program (NEW)
What DAV Department of Maryland does?
The DAV Department of Maryland leads the fight for increased assistance and support services for caregivers. We worked to pass the Public Law 111-163, which required the VA to create a comprehensive caregiver support program, and we continue to fight for eligibility expansion.
The Program of General Caregiver Support Services
The VA’s Program of General Caregiver Support Services is incredibly beneficial for veterans and their families. In order to be eligible for this program, caregivers must be caring for veterans that meet one of the following criteria:
- The veteran has a serious injury, such as a brain injury or mental disorder.
- The veteran needs personal care due to an inability to complete one or more activities of daily living.
- The veteran needs protection or supervision due to symptoms of neurological impairment or injury
All veterans must be enrolled in the VA healthcare program and all injuries must be service-connected. If all of the requirements are met, the caregiver will be eligible for the program. Through the program, caregivers are entitled to the following benefits and services:
- Monthly stipend
- Travel expenses (including lodging and per diem while accompanying veterans undergoing care)
- Access to health care insurance (if the caregiver is not already entitled to care or services under a health care plan)
- Mental health services and counseling
- Comprehensive VA Caregiver training provided by Easter Seals
- Respite care (not less than 30 days per year)
VA Caregiver Support Program
Details about how to sign up for the program.