Public Law (P.L.) 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 amended title 38 United States Code Chapter 17 by adding a new section, 1720G, âAssistance and Support Services for Caregiversâ. Section 1720G requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and Support Services. Under the law, primary family caregivers may be eligible to receive a stipend, access to health care coverage, mental health counseling, comprehensive caregiver education and training and expanded respite services. Caregivers may also be eligible for travel benefits when they accompany the Veteran for care or attending training. In order to administer these benefits to caregivers, it is necessary that the VA receive information about the nature of benefit being sought and the persons who will be serving as caregivers and receiving benefits. This form collects necessary information from applicants for the Comprehensive Assistance and Support Services for Family Caregivers Program.
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Pub.L. 111 - 163 1720G
Name of Law: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
The prior 5,000 data point was the estimated number of applications anticipated for the initial application. Since that time, the program office has received tens of thousands of applications. Over the past eight (8) years since the program has been in existence, the program office has determined that 16,500 would be a fair estimate of continued future applications.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.