PA - Expand Family Caregiver Support Program (2009)

Bill would amend the state's Family Caregiver Support Program by expanding the definition of caregiver eligible for services beyond a relative to include anyone who is the primary person responsible for providing care, including a neighbor or friend. The bill also would increase the reimbursement limit for caregiving-related expenses from $200 to $500 and the lifetime grant limit for home modification and assistive devices from $2,000 to $6,000.

State Pennsylvania

Bill Number H.B. 245

Sponsor Rep. Phyllis Mundy

Date of Introduction 2/4/2009

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More Info http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm

Topic: Direct Services and Support for Caregivers