VA Ends Virtual Home Visits for Caregivers as COVID Rules Fade
Published Date: 2/13/2026
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Summary
The VA is ending a temporary rule that let them do caregiver home visits online instead of in person during the COVID-19 emergency. This change affects veterans and their family caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Since the COVID-19 emergency is over, all home visits will now return to being in person starting February 13, 2026.
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In-Person Home Visits Resume
If you are a veteran or family caregiver in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), VA is ending the temporary rule that allowed home visits by videoconference or other telehealth. All PCAFC home visits will return to being conducted in person starting February 13, 2026, and VA is removing 38 CFR 71.60 that authorized remote visits during the COVID-19 National Emergency.
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