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OK HR1041
Resolution
Status
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ritze
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AI Summary
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Aid and Attendance Pension is administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and provides monthly tax-free cash benefits to qualified wartime veterans and their spouses for assisted living, nursing home, and in-home care costs.
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Approximately 300,000 veterans currently receive the Aid and Attendance Pension benefit, and survivors of veterans requiring assistance are also eligible.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to modify eligibility requirements that would make it harder for veterans to qualify for pension benefits.
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The Oklahoma House of Representatives urges the United States Congress to resist implementing any reduction or change to Aid and Attendance Pension benefits that would negatively impact Oklahoma veterans.
Legislative Description
A Resolution urging the United States Congress to resist implementation of any changes to the Aid and Attendance Pension that would have a negative impact on Oklahoma veterans.
Last Action
Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
3/8/2016