The CSP staff will request the caregiver describe what they do for the veteran for each aspect of Supervision, Protection, and Instruction. Describe what makes it necessary for you to do each thing for the veteran. For the safety and supervision portion of the assessment, they will ask a set of specific questions.
Description of Measure: This 18-item, caregiver self-report measure was devised by the American Medical Association as a means of helping physicians assess the stress-levels of family caregivers accompanying chronically ill older adult patients to their medical visits.
Complete all necessary eligibility evaluations, caregiver education and training, and the initial home-care assessment so that VA may complete the designation process no later than 90 days after the date the joint application was received by VA.
Metrics you should know: As of the end of June, the CSP receives roughly 6,100 applications every month, with an average national approval rate of 29%, and 98% of applications dispositioned within 90 days of receipt.
Caregiver. Self-Assessment. Review Role. How long have you been a caregiver for the Veteran? Does the Veteran currently live with you? How often do you provide caregiver support? How much support do you feel for your caregiver role?
Is It Hard to Get Approved for the VA Caregiver Program? Getting approved for the VA caregiver support program can be challenging because you need to meet several eligibility criteria. These criteria include a wide range of factors regarding you/your caregiver's lives and experience.
Eligibility Requirements For you to be eligible to be a Family Caregiver you must: 1 Be at least 18 years of age. Someone who lives with the eligible Veteran full-time or will do so if designated as a Family Caregiver. caregiver education and training.
Need Help? To assist you with enrolling in these programs, contact your local VA facility CSP Team/Caregiver Support Team, or call the VA Caregiver Support Line(CSL) at 1-855-260-3274. Subscribe to receive email updates and information about VA Caregiver Support Program services.