Veterans-Directed Care (VDC) Program

Joint ACL/VHA program providing veterans with a self-directed budget to purchase home and community-based services. Veterans manage their own flexible budgets and can hire family members, friends, or neighbors as paid caregivers. Administered through Aging and Disability Network Agencies in partnership with VA Medical Centers.

Self-directed flexible budget for veterans to purchase HCBS including: personal care, homemaker services, adult day care, assistive technology, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, respite care, environmental modifications, and other goods and services. Veterans hire their own workers (including family) and manage a VA-approved spending plan. Options counselor provides ongoing support.

Eligibility

• Care recipient must be a veteran