Caring for Caregivers Act
Amends TCA Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0717, titled the "Caring for Caregivers Act," establishes a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial assistance to eligible family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, with a maximum grant of $6,000 per caregiver per fiscal year. The program is aimed at caregivers with an annual adjusted income not exceeding $37,000 and will operate from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated family caregiver grant fund, annual income adjustments based on cost-of-living, and a requirement for annual reporting on the program's status.
Tennessee HB0717, titled the "Caring for Caregivers Act," establishes a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial assistance to eligible family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, with a maximum grant of $6,000 per caregiver per fiscal year. The program is aimed at caregivers with an annual adjusted income not exceeding $37,000 and will operate from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated family caregiver grant fund, annual income adjustments based on cost-of-living, and a requirement for annual reporting on the program's status.
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