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State Home Care Agreements for State Home Medical Model Adult Day Health Care

Not yet finalized. VA published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on Feb 20, 2026.

Would be good for veterans if finalizedIn this update: 1 good.

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In this update: 1 good.

Not yet finalized: This is a proposed rule, not a final VA rule.Source [1]

State Home Care Agreements for State Home Medical Model Adult Day Health CareLink to “State Home Care Agreements for State Home Medical Model Adult Day Health Care”

Would be good for veterans if finalizedWho: Veterans who could use adult day health care at State Veterans HomesWhy: If finalized, VA would be able to sign agreements with State Veterans Homes to pay for medical model adult day health care, with a set payment method. Eligible veterans could then get daytime health care at State homes with VA paying for it, instead of needing full residential care.

What changed. One amendment would define medical model adult day health care (MMADHC).

Comment deadline. Comments close Apr 21, 2026. This proposed rule is not final.

Source quotes

  • One amendment would define medical model adult day health care (MMADHC).

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend two of its State Veterans Home (State home) regulations.

  • The other would codify into regulation VA's ability to enter into State Home Care Agreements (SHCA) for MMADHC and pay for services rendered.

  • Additionally, this rulemaking proposes the methodology for the payment rate.

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  1. Federal Register (official site) Not yet finalized

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