Larry Barrett Veterans’ Memory Care Act of 2025

This bill, called the Larry Barrett Veterans’ Memory Care Act of 2025, aims to make it easier for veterans to get the long-term and in-home care they prefer. For three years after the Dignity in Veterans Aging Act of 2025 takes effect, the VA must consider a veteran’s preferences for where, when, and how to receive extended care, whether they need help from a caregiver, and keeping the same providers for continuity of care. If a veteran begins care under this temporary rule, they can finish their current treatment plan even if the rule ends during that time.

The bill also speeds up access to local care. If a veteran wants to use a nearby provider that isn’t already under a VA agreement, and they live more than an hour from a qualified VA provider, the VA must approve the request within 30 days. While the request is being processed, the VA must provide in-home care services so the veteran doesn’t go without help.

Key points

• Who is affected: Veterans needing extended or in-home care, especially those far from VA providers.
• What changes: VA must honor veteran preferences and caregiver needs for three years; veterans can finish ongoing care even after the temporary period; faster approval for using local providers, plus in-home care while waiting .
• When: The preference and continuity rules apply for three years after the Dignity in Veterans Aging Act of 2025 is enacted.