§ 1782. Counseling, training, and mental health services for immediate family members and caregivers

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2002

   Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001

   Pub. L. 107–135 title II § 208(b) · 115 Stat. 2446

   Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 1782

   Added Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2462

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Added Pub. L. 107–135, title II, § 208(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2462

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Consolidation of Provisions Relating to Persons Other Than Veterans.— Such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: “SUBCHAPTER VIII— HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS “§ 1782. Counseling, training, and mental health services for immediate family members “(a) Counseling for Family Members of Veterans Receiving Service-Connected Treatment.— In the case of a veteran who is receiving treatment for a service-connected disability pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1710(a) of this title, the Secretary shall provide to individuals described in subsection (c) such consultation, professional counseling, training, and mental health services as are necessary in connection with that treatment. “(b) Counseling for Family Members of Veterans Receiving Non-Service-Connected Treatment.— In the case of a veteran who is eligible to receive treatment for a non-service- connected disability under the conditions described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 1710(a) of this title, the Secretary may, in the discretion of the Secretary, provide to individuals described in subsection (c) such consultation, professional counseling, training, and mental health services as are necessary in connection with that treatment if— “(1) those services were initiated during the veteran’s hospitalization; and “(2) the continued provision of those services on an outpatient basis is essential to permit the discharge of the veteran from the hospital. “(c) Eligible Individuals.— Individuals who may be provided services under this subsection are— “(1) the members of the immediate family or the legal guardian of a veteran; or “(2) the individual in whose household such veteran certifies an intention to live. “(d) Travel and Transportation Authorized.— Services provided under subsections (a) and (b) may include, under the terms and conditions set forth in section 111 of this title, travel and incidental expenses of individuals described in subsection (c) in the case of any of the following: “(1) A veteran who is receiving care for a service-connected disability. “(2) A dependent or survivor receiving care under the last sentence of section 1783(b) of this title. “§ 1783. Bereavement counseling “(a) Deaths of Veterans.— In the case of an individual who was a recipient of services under section 1782 of this title at the time of the death of the veteran, the Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to that individual in the case of a death— “(1) that was unexpected; or “(2) that occurred while the veteran was participating in a hospice program (or a similar program) conducted by the Secretary. “(b) Deaths In Active Service.— The Secretary may provide bereavement counseling to an individual who is a member of the immediate family of a member of the Armed Forces who dies in the active military, naval, or air service in the line of duty and under circumstances not due to the person’s own misconduct. “(c) Bereavement Counseling Defined.— For purposes of this section, the term ‘bereavement counseling’ means such counseling services, for a limited period, as the Secretary determines to be reasonable and necessary to assist an individual with the emotional and psychological stress accompanying the death of another individual. “§ 1784. Humanitarian care “The Secretary may furnish hospital care or medical services as a humanitarian service in emergency cases, but the Secretary shall charge for such care and services at rates prescribed by the Secretary.”.

2. 2008

   Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–387 § 301(a)(2)(A) · 122 Stat. 4110

   Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1782(a)

   Pub. L. 110–387, § 301(a)(2)(A), inserted “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–387, § 301(a)(2)(A), inserted “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in subsection (a), by inserting “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,”; and

3. 2008

   Veterans’ Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008

   Pub. L. 110–387 § 301(a)(2)(B) · 122 Stat. 4110

   1. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1782(b)

      Pub. L. 110–387, § 301(a)(2)(B), inserted “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,”

   2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 1782(b)

      Pub. L. 110–387, § 301(a)(2)(B), substituted period at end for “if—

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–387, § 301(a)(2)(B), inserted “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,” and substituted period at end for “if—

   “(1) those services were initiated during the veteran’s hospitalization; and “(2) the continued provision of those services on an outpatient basis is essential to permit the discharge of the veteran from the hospital.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (B) in subsection (b)— (i) by inserting “marriage and family counseling,” after “professional counseling,”; and (ii) by striking “if—” and all that follows and inserting a period.

4. 2010

   Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010

   Pub. L. 111–163 § 103(b) · 124 Stat. 1130

   Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 1782

   Pub. L. 111–163, § 103(b), inserted “and caregivers” after “members” in section catchline

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 111–163, § 103(b), inserted “and caregivers” after “members” in section catchline.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Conforming Amendment.— The section heading of section 1782 is amended by adding at the end, the following: “and caregivers”.

5. 2010

   Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010

   Pub. L. 111–163 § 103(a) · 124 Stat. 1130

   1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 1782(c)(2); 38 U.S.C. § 1782(c)(3)

      Pub. L. 111–163, § 103(a), added par. (2)

   2. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 1782(c)(2); 38 U.S.C. § 1782(c)(3)

      Pub. L. 111–163, § 103(a), redesignated former par. (2) as (3)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c)(2), (3). Pub. L. 111–163, § 103(a), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) In General.— Section 1782(c) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “; or” and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): “(2) a family caregiver of an eligible veteran or a caregiver of a covered veteran (as those terms are defined in section 1720G of this title); or” .

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