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Iowa VA Caregiver Support

Iowa VA health care systems provide caregiver support coordinators and Caregiver Support Program teams that help caregivers of Veterans access VA caregiver assistance, match with services and benefits, connect with local resources and programs, and use national VA caregiver programs.

Iowa caregivers serving Veterans can access support through VA Central Iowa health care, which offers in-home help, services matching, and connection to local resources. A caregiver support coordinator can help identify available assistance through VA. For caregivers outside Central Iowa or seeking nationwide support, the VA Caregiver Support Line is available at 855-260-3274.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must be a veteran
  • Relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, non relative

Services

Iowa caregivers serving Veterans can access support through VA Central Iowa health care, which offers in-home help, services matching, and connection to local resources. A caregiver support coordinator can help identify available assistance through VA. For caregivers outside Central Iowa or seeking nationwide support, the VA Caregiver Support Line is available at 855-260-3274.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.

  • va-caregiver (companion): Iowa VA caregiver support teams help caregivers access national VA caregiver support programs, including PCAFC.
  • va-gec-respite (companion): VA respite is a national caregiver support pathway available through VA Geriatrics and Extended Care.