Caring for Caregivers Act
Amends TCA Title 9; Title 33; Title 52; Title 67 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB0654, titled the "Caring for Caregivers Act," establishes a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial assistance to family caregivers of eligible individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The program will operate from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, offering grants up to $6,000 per caregiver annually, with eligibility based on income and specific caregiving responsibilities. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated grant fund, income limits adjusted for cost-of-living, and reporting requirements on the program's status and expenditures.
Tennessee SB0654, titled the "Caring for Caregivers Act," establishes a family caregiver grant pilot program to provide financial assistance to family caregivers of eligible individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The program will operate from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, offering grants up to $6,000 per caregiver annually, with eligibility based on income and specific caregiving responsibilities. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated grant fund, income limits adjusted for cost-of-living, and reporting requirements on the program's status and expenditures.
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