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GA HR1198
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jason Spencer
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AI Summary
- Georgia General Assembly urges the U.S. Congress to increase the per diem rate paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for nursing care in state veterans homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates, up from the current rate which falls well short of private sector levels in most states
- Approximately 10 million veterans aged 65 and over reside in the U.S., representing the largest aging veteran population in the nation's history
- State veterans homes serve low-income veterans and those who wish to spend their final years alongside fellow service members, with every state operating at least one such facility
- The current per diem and construction subsidy programs allow state veterans homes to charge less than private facilities, with states relying on varying combinations of veterans' pension benefits, income-based charges, Medicaid, and other subsidies to cover costs
- The Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to members of the Georgia congressional delegation
Legislative Description
United States Congress; increase per diem rate for nursing care in state veteran homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates; urge
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/29/2018
Full Bill Text
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