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| 64.022 VETERANS HOME BASED PRIMARY CARE |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Public Laws 93-82, 94-581, 96-151, and 99-166, 38 U.S.C. 1717. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To provide primary health care in the home, through a VA interdisciplinary team, to homebound and often bedridden eligible veterans whose caregivers are capable and willing to assist in their care. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Provision of Specialized Services. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Veterans are admitted to home based primary care. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| The eligible veteran must require intermittent skilled nursing care and related medical services for a time-limited or a protracted period. Medical determination as to need for home health services will be made by a VA Medical Center physician. The veteran must meet the eligibility requirements as defined in program 64.009. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Veterans meeting the criteria listed in the Applicant Eligibility section of this program. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Military discharge papers indicating veteran served on active duty, meeting appropriate requirements within applicable laws. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Medical determination as to need for home health services will be made by a VA Medical Center physician or VA authorized private health care physician. |
| Award Procedure |
| Not applicable. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| No limit. |
| Reports |
| Not applicable. |
| Audits |
| Not applicable. |
| Records |
| Not applicable. |
| Account Identification |
| 36-0160-0-1-703. |
| Obligations |
| (Services) FY 07 $173,506,000; FY 08 est $185,631,000; and FY 09 est $263,868,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In FY 2007, the average daily census was 13,222 and is projected to be 14,146 in FY 2008 and 20,108 in FY 2009. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| VA Manual M-1 Part 1, Chapter 30, Section II, "Hospital Based Home Care." |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Not applicable. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Chief Consultant, Geriatrics and Extended Care Strategic Healthcare Group (114), Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Home Based Primary Care Program Coordinator, Telephone: (202) 273-6488/8540. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.va.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 64.011, Veterans Dental Care. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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