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| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=62B06A10-A6F4-42E8-90FE-FCB6EB7ACD26 | Hatch Bill Promoting Better Care for Veterans Passes in the Senate | 2017-11-09 | 2017 | 2017-11 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC— Today, the State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act, sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), passed in the Senate. This critical veterans’ affairs legislation will enable more veterans to live at a home with a caregiver instead of being institutionalized in a nursing home. Hatch’s bill will also cut costs and increase the standard of living for veterans needing specialized medical assistance. “I am honored to work in behalf of the many veterans in the great state of Utah and the country,” Hatch said. “These heroic men and women and their families deserve our steadfast support. My bill would allow qualifying veterans to receive the care they need while also giving them flexibility to live at home and remain connected to their friends, family, and communities. I call on my colleagues in the House to quickly send this bill to the President’s desk, so he can sign it into law for the betterment of our brave veterans.” Statements of Support Gary Harter, Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs: “We are grateful to Senator Hatch for taking on this important issue. This legislation will provide Utah’s veterans with the services they need and deserve while still maintaining their independence. Utah’s four state veterans homes would benefit greatly from this legislation. Most importantly this is great for Utah’s veterans.” Sharon Murphy, President, NASVH: “The National Association of State Veterans Homes is thrilled about the passage of this legislation because it helps our most disabled veterans, as well as their caregivers, in order for them to receive the essential services they deserve without the burden of institutionalization.” Terry Schow, Retired Director, Utah Department of Veterans Affairs: “Senator Hatch is always a true champion for veterans. I am thrilled that S. 324 passed the Senate. This important legislation will give our veterans the opportunity to receive the care they need and deserve, while still allowing them the comfort of living at home and staying connected with their families.” Background This bill, S. 324, would allow qualifying veterans (70 percent or more service-connected disabled) to receive adult-day medical model care. Benefits: Allows veterans to receive the same care as living in a nursing home while allowing them to live at home and stay connected with their families. Provides respite for veterans’ families while veterans are at daily care for up to eight hours a day. Provides respite for caregivers that are currently administering 24-hour care for veterans living at home. Health professionals and policy experts agree that when it comes to long-term care, adult day healthcare costs less and supports an equal or higher standard of living compared to nursing home care. This bill is supported by The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Air Force Association, and the National Association of State Veterans Homes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |