South Dakota VA Health Care System
VA Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
(605) 336-3230
https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers
Service Details
Description
A program of support for family caregivers of Veterans who have a serious injury (including psychological trauma), which was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001, and who need personal care services because they can't perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need in-person supervision.
Examples of support caregivers may receive are:
* Caregiver education and training
* A monthly stipend (payment)
* Travel, lodging and financial assistance when traveling with the Veteran to receive care
* Access to health care benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), if you don't already qualify for care or services under another health care plan
* Mental health services and counseling
* Up to 30 days per year of respite care
Features
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Area Served by County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Rock County
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Specialization
- Caregivers
- Veteran
Eligibility
Eligibility information
Application Instructions
Applications may take up to 90 days to process. The fastest way to start the process is to apply on-line.
Call (855) 488-8440 for help with filling out the form.
Area Served
Western Minnesota
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (605) 336-3230 |
Last Update
7/15/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
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NL-3000.1900Family Caregiver Subsidies Definition
Programs that use federal, state, local and/or other funding to provide financial assistance for family members (or other persons such as neighbors) who are serving as informal primary caregivers for frail elderly individuals or, in some cases, for adults with disabilities; for grandparents caring for grandchildren; or, in some jurisdictions, for families caring for children with severe disabilities. Age and other eligibility criteria may vary by area. Assistance may be provided in the form of cash to the consumer/caregiver, vouchers which can be redeemed with approved service providers or through pro bono services donated by local service providers to a service bank for family caregivers. The objective of the program is to make it possible for primary caregivers to obtain the assistance they need in order to continue in their caregiving role which, in turn, enables the frail elderly individual or person with a disability to remain in the community.
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YD-3300Informal Caregivers Definition
Family members, friends, neighbors and others who assume responsibility for attending to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems without compensation. Some, but not all, states have programs that help people pay for the caregiver of their choice, and in certain circumstances that can be a family member. Most of these programs have income and other eligibility requirements that the care recipient must meet, and strict rules often apply as to who can be paid for the caregiving. Benefits may also be available for veterans and their families through the Veteran's Administration.