Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

PCAFC provides additional clinical support services to caregivers of eligible Veterans enrolled in VA health care.

Veterans and caregivers in Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers: VA extending eligibility and applicable benefits for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants.

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers has expanded to now include caregivers of eligible Veterans of all service eras.

As part of the VA MISSION Act of 2018, VA's Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has undergone improvements to enhance the program and increase access to Veterans and their caregivers.

VA is reviewing and examining the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility criteria. Here's what legacy participants and applicants should know.

Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) decision letters issued as of September 28, 2021, include a notice of updated review and appeal rights, VA Form 10-305: Your Rights to Seek Further Review of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) Decisions.

Caregivers have been overlooked by VA over the years, but those days are over, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Oct. 29. Speaking at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Sixth Annual National Convening, McDonough said one of VA’s most important jobs is to support caregivers.

VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers will provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants.

Veteran Bill Schenker received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in his home. He is enrolled in VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s Home-Based Primary Care program. As caregiver, his wife qualified also.

The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers will expand sometime in October, with a launch date to be announced in mid-September.

VA’s three-month review indicated a need for better communication about clinical revocations, improved internal processes and procedures, and additional staff training.