On the recordJune 13, 2017
There is an also an economic argument for supporting military caregivers. They provide nearly $14 billion dollars a year as an unpaid, voluntary workforce.
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Elizabeth Dole emphasizes the economic value of military caregivers.
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Jun 13, 2017
Right. Well, we know from our caregivers who are enrolled in Medicaid that the program provides valuable--it is an extra coverage or valuable supplement for some of the expenses that the VA program does not cover.
Jun 13, 2017
I think that is something where we come back to the respite. It is so very important to give them a chance to just break away a little bit and to be able to recharge their batteries.
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