Deadline
VA caregiver stipend: older enrollees protected to 2028; new applicants are a separate group
Caregivers VA approved by Sept 30, 2020, or who applied before Oct 1, 2020, keep their eligibility through Sept 30, 2028, with limited exceptions. Their stipend won't be cut by a reassessment during that time. New applicants are a different group, so families should know which group they are in before setting expectations.
Date to know: September 30, 2028
- Who it covers
- Everyone
- Official source
- Federal Register (VA final rule)
- Checked on
- November 12, 2026. We opened the official page and confirmed the wording and every number.
This final rule will further extend the transition period for the legacy cohort through September 30, 2028.
What to do
- Mark the date on the calendar today.
- Read the official page below. It says who this covers and what to do.
- If a person or a website asks for a fee to help, stop. The official office does not charge.