Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026

The Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026 aims to maintain and stabilize funding for home health services for veterans, particularly in rural areas. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore any reimbursement rates for home care services that were lowered after December 31, 2025, and prevents future rate cuts without notifying Congress at least 90 days in advance. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress on whether there are enough care providers to meet veteran demand and identifies any regions with shortages. The legislation also requires an initial report within 90 days detailing how the VA calculates these payment rates, including the data sources and methods used.