NCAL appreciates the great work of its members during AHCA/NCAL’s Congressional Briefing event this year. Members have also been very active in the past on advocating for the VA Assisted Living Pilot Program and encouraging the VA’s implementation of it. More on this pilot can be found in the NCAL advocacy issue brief.
During the U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing (Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies) entitled, “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Veterans Affairs” on June 24, Senator Susan Collins specifically noted the VA AL pilot program to U.S. VA Secretary and inquired on implementation.
In addition, Senator Jim Banks of Indiana recently sent a letter to VA Secretary Collins urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to accelerate the start of this important pilot. Senator Banks sits on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
NCAL will continue to keep its members updated regarding this pilot.