VAFinal Rule
Home Visits in Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers during COVID-19 National Emergency; Recission (AQ96)
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Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is ending a temporary rule that allowed home visits for family caregivers to be conducted remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that caregiving support services will return to requiring in-person visits at veterans' homes, affecting the families who help care for veterans.
Key Points
- 1A temporary emergency policy allowing virtual home visits for the VA's family caregiver program is being canceled
- 2Home visits will now need to happen in person again instead of over video or phone calls
- 3This affects military families and caregivers who receive support and monitoring through the VA's Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program
- 4The change takes effect following the official end of the COVID-19 national emergency declaration
- 5Caregivers may need to schedule in-person appointments with VA staff to continue receiving services and assistance
Impact Assessment
If you are a family caregiver for a veteran, this means you will no longer be able to receive support services through remote home visits and must resume in-person visits, requiring increased travel and time commitment.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Healthcare ProvidersConsumersFederal Employees
Key Dates
Published
February 13, 2026
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
38 CFR Part 71
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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