16 confirmed positions filled by the Senate VA Committee that were previously empty long term. 25 major pieces of legislation passed that are now law. Here are some of the highlights: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care…
Excerpt of Article by ElderCounsel Countable resources are those “assets” attributed to either an individual or married person who is applying for Medicaid. It is defined at 42 USC §§ 1396p(g) and 1382b: All income and resources of the individual and of the individual’s spouse, including any income or resources which the individual or such…
Chairman Takano in addressing the committee stated, “This Congress, we have an incredible opportunity to build on this Committee’s work to guarantee veterans access to high-quality, timely care and the benefits they deserve. Today’s veterans population is more diverse than ever before, a testament to the shifting demographic strength of our nation’s service members. With these…
Mickey Rooney started out as a member of his parent’s vaudeville act when he was only 17 months old. He made his first film appearance at the age of 6 and was a star by the time he turned 17. He had an incredible career spanning across 9 decades and seemed to have it all. …
30 hearings have been held by the Senate VA Committee on the implementation of the VA Mission Act, current state of the VA, and to consider important nominations. What changes come with the VA Mission Act? According to the joint VA committee the VA Mission Act’s purpose is to bring more care to more veterans…
