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Learn more »
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PCAFC includes legal/financial planning services to support the Veterans and their primary family caregivers.
Learn more »
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The PCAFC-Direct Deposit guide walks you through VA’s Direct Deposit Enrollment process. You will use VA’s Webform
Learn more »
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Legal/Financial Planning
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Caregiver Announcements
VA has published a final rule which extends the transition period of legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers (the legacy cohort), through September 30, 2028.
This means legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers will remain eligible for PCAFC and will not experience a decrease in the monthly stipend amount based on a reassessment for the duration of the transition period (certain exceptions apply).
A link to the final rule is here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-18827
If you have questions about this final rule, or to learn more about supports and services available to Veterans and their caregivers, contact your local
Caregiver Support Program team
or reach out to the Caregiver Support Line Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm ET at 1-855-260-3274.
.
*
For important updates about the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) go to
:
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Announcements.asp
If you are enrolled in PCAFC and receive a stipend by paper check, you must enroll in
direct deposit
as soon as possible, to ensure timely payments.
Learn more on the PCAFC direct deposit page
Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and services.
Find Your Local Caregiver Support Team
located at every
VA facility
.
CSP carries out its mission through two programs:
-
Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
-
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
-
Services
:
Skills training, mobile support, one-on-one coaching, group support and coaching, self-care, peer support mentoring, telephone support, online programs, and referrals to available VA and community resources.
-
Visit the
CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Team Locator
.
- Eligibility:
PGCSS is available to caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA health care who served in any era.
- How do I apply
:
PGCSS Frequently Asked Questions
.
Learn more about PGCSS
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) -
(
See Full Eligibility Requirements Before Applying
)
-
Services
:
Education and training, health insurance (if caregiver is otherwise uninsured), mental health counseling, monthly financial stipend, respite care and other services.
PCAFC Overview Video
-
Eligibility:
For Veteran and family caregiver eligibility requirements, please visit
eligibility requirements
.
NOTE
:
If not meeting all PCAFC eligibility requirements, to include being at least 70% service connected
, please visit our
Program of General Caregiver Support Services
(PGCSS)
•
All caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VHA are eligible for PGCSS, as
long
as they meet the requirements (see
Fact
Sheet
)
and the Veteran agrees to receive care from the caregiver.
If meeting all PCAFC eligibility
requirements
please proceed
:
-
HOW DO I
APPLY:
•
Review our:
PCAFC Application Video
•
Apply online
:
Online application PCAFC
.
•
By mail:
Visit VA Forms at
https://www.va.gov/find-forms
to download and print VA Form 10-10CG (PDFs) in
English
,
Spanish
, or
Tagalog
•
In person:
First, visit VA Forms at
https://www.va.gov/find-forms
to download and print VA Form 10-10CG (PDFs) in
English
,
Spanish
, or
Tagalog
. Once filled out, bring to your local CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Coordinators.
Learn more about PCAFC
Veteran Requirements for Caregiver Program
-
Enrolling in VA Health Care: A Veteran must be enrolled in VA health care, or is a Service member on active duty undergoing a medical discharge. Veterans can apply for VA health care benefits by completing and following submission instructions here
(VA Form 10-10EZ)
.
-
Find out how the Veteran can
apply for VA health care
.
Questions about Caregiver Support Program
- Call:
the
Caregiver Support Line
(CSL)
at toll-free,
1-855-260-3274
-
Visit the
CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Team Locator
to connect.
Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Events
Tips and Tools
VA In-Home Services
Support for Caregivers of Service Member Resources
Hands-only CPR Video
Legal and Financial Planning Videos
Need Help?
To assist you with enrolling in these programs, contact your local VA facility
CSP Team/Caregiver Support Team
,
or call the
VA Caregiver Support Line(CSL)
at 1-855-260-3274.
Subscribe
to receive email updates and information about VA Caregiver Support Program services.
Caregiver Links
CSP Site Navigation
-
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-
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-
PCAFC
-
Review and Appeals
-
Find your Caregiver Support Program Team
-
Announcements
-
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-
CSP Events
-
Mental Health for Veterans
-
Hands-Only CPR Training
-
Resources for Caregivers
-
Support the Veteran
-
Long Term Care & Community Based Care
-
Subscribe Email Updates
Resources
Peer Mentoring Program
Caregiver Dementia Video Series
Civilian Health Medical Program Department of Veterans Affairs-(CHAMPVA)
Resources Education Stroke Caregivers' Understanding & Empowerment-(RESCUE)
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Connect with VHA
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CONNECT
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Call: 988 and
(Select 1)
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ADMINISTRATION
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National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated February 13, 2026
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
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for more resources.
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Caregiver Support - Home
Program General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
Program Compr Assistance Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
PCAFC - Home
PCAFC Reassessments News
PCAFC Direct Deposit
PCAFC Stipend
PCAFC Legal-Financial Planning
Legal-Financial Planning - Videos
PCAFC Virtual Psychotherapy Program (VPPC)
PCAFC - Proposed Changes
PCAFC Decision Review and Appeal Options
Find Your Caregiver Support Team
Announcements
VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL)
VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) - Home
CSL - Educational Series Calls
CSL Handouts and Self-Care Topics
CSP Events
VA/Elizabeth Dole Natl Caregiver Convening
Mental Health for Veterans
Resources for Caregivers
Resources for Caregivers - Home
Advance Care Planning
Art Journaling
Bereavement
Bereavement - Home
Grief and Loss
Palliative Care
Chaplain Services
Building Better Caregivers Training
Video Connect (VVC) - App
Caregiver Health & Wellbeing - Coaching
Caregivers FIRST Training
Caregiver Resources by Topics
Self-Care Activities
Caregiving w/Children and Adolescents
Caring for your Finances
Community Resources
Everyday Tips and Checklists
Live Whole Health
Legal & Financial Planning - Videos
NCP - Healthy Living
Peer Support Mentoring - Coaching
PSM - Home
PSM - National Volunteer Week
REACH VA
Partners in Care
Training
- Building Better Caregivers Training
- Caregivers FIRST Training
- Veteran Care Modules Training
- CPR Training for Caregivers
- Suicide Prevention Training
Podcasts
Respite
Virtual Care - Resources/Apps
Subscribe to Email Updates
Support Veterans Topics
Support Veterans Topics - Home
Disaster & Emergency Preparedness
Suicide Prevention
Tips by Diagnosis - Home
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Dementia
Dementia - Home
Dementia Care Videos
Diabetes
CO-IMPACT Toolkit - Diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
National Center for Health Promotion and Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Service Member Caregiver Resources
VA In-Home & Support Services
Tips-Medications Providers Organization Mobility
Community Resources
National Family Caregivers Month
En Español
Caregiver Library/ Site Map
More Health Care
Veterans Health Administration
Health Benefits
Health Benefits Home
Apply for VA Care
Apply Online
Veteran Eligibility
Active Duty
Families of Veterans
Women Veterans
Determine Costs
Copays
Means Test
Health Insurance
Make a Payment
Community Care
Community Care Home
For Veterans
For Providers
Forms & Publications
Affordable Care Act
Overview
Veterans Enrolled
in VA Health Care
Veterans Not Enrolled in VA
Health Care
Family Members
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule a VA Appointment
Caregiver Support
Urgent Care
Conditions & Treatments
See All Conditions & Treatments (A-Z)
Hepatitis
HIV
Mental Health
Mental Health Home
Suicide Prevention
Substance Abuse
Military Sexual Trauma
PTSD
Research (MIRECC)
Military Exposures
Polytrauma
Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Telehealth
Womens Health Issues
Wellness Programs
MyHealtheVet
Nutrition
Quitting Smoking
Vaccines & Immunizations
Flu Vaccination
Prevention / Wellness
Public Health
Weight Management (MOVE!)
Whole Health Program
Locations
Hospitals & Clinics
Vet Centers
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)
Research
Research Home
About VA Research
Services
Programs
News, Events and Media
Research Topics
For Veterans
For Researchers
Research Oversight
Special Groups
Caregivers
Combat Veterans & their Families
Readjustment Counseling (Vet Centers)
War Related Illness & Injury Study Center
Homeless Veterans
Returning Service Members
Rural Veterans
Seniors & Aging Veterans
Volunteers
Women Veterans
Careers, Job Help & Training
Find a Job with VA
Health Care Jobs (VA Careers)
Travel Nurses
Get Job Help
Vets in the Workplace
VA for Vets
Performance Based Interviewing
Clinical Trainees (Academic Affiliations)
Employees & Contractors
Talent Management System (TMS)
VA Learning University (VALU)
SimLearn
Libraries (VALNET)
VA Software Documentation Library (VDL)
About VHA
Learn about VHA
Forms & Publications
Quality & Safety
Access and Quality Data
Ethics
VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines
Medical Inspector
Patient Safety
Organizations
Administrative
Clinical
Quick Links
Important PCAFC Update
Final Rule: VA has extended the transition period of the legacy cohort.
Learn more »
PCAFC-Legal/Financial Planning
PCAFC includes legal/financial planning services to support the Veterans and their primary family caregivers.
Learn more »
PCAFC - Direct Deposit
The PCAFC-Direct Deposit guide walks you through VA’s Direct Deposit Enrollment process. You will use VA’s Webform
Learn more »
PCAFC-Update
Legal/Financial Planning
PCAFC-Direct Deposit
Caregiver Announcements
VA has published a final rule which extends the transition period of legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers (the legacy cohort), through September 30, 2028.
This means legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their Family Caregivers will remain eligible for PCAFC and will not experience a decrease in the monthly stipend amount based on a reassessment for the duration of the transition period (certain exceptions apply).
A link to the final rule is here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-18827
If you have questions about this final rule, or to learn more about supports and services available to Veterans and their caregivers, contact your local
Caregiver Support Program team
or reach out to the Caregiver Support Line Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm ET at 1-855-260-3274.
.
*
For important updates about the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) go to
:
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Announcements.asp
If you are enrolled in PCAFC and receive a stipend by paper check, you must enroll in
direct deposit
as soon as possible, to ensure timely payments.
Learn more on the PCAFC direct deposit page
Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and services.
Find Your Local Caregiver Support Team
located at every
VA facility
.
CSP carries out its mission through two programs:
-
Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
-
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
-
Services
:
Skills training, mobile support, one-on-one coaching, group support and coaching, self-care, peer support mentoring, telephone support, online programs, and referrals to available VA and community resources.
-
Visit the
CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Team Locator
.
- Eligibility:
PGCSS is available to caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA health care who served in any era.
- How do I apply
:
PGCSS Frequently Asked Questions
.
Learn more about PGCSS
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) -
(
See Full Eligibility Requirements Before Applying
)
-
Services
:
Education and training, health insurance (if caregiver is otherwise uninsured), mental health counseling, monthly financial stipend, respite care and other services.
PCAFC Overview Video
-
Eligibility:
For Veteran and family caregiver eligibility requirements, please visit
eligibility requirements
.
NOTE
:
If not meeting all PCAFC eligibility requirements, to include being at least 70% service connected
, please visit our
Program of General Caregiver Support Services
(PGCSS)
•
All caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VHA are eligible for PGCSS, as
long
as they meet the requirements (see
Fact
Sheet
)
and the Veteran agrees to receive care from the caregiver.
If meeting all PCAFC eligibility
requirements
please proceed
:
-
HOW DO I
APPLY:
•
Review our:
PCAFC Application Video
•
Apply online
:
Online application PCAFC
.
•
By mail:
Visit VA Forms at
https://www.va.gov/find-forms
to download and print VA Form 10-10CG (PDFs) in
English
,
Spanish
, or
Tagalog
•
In person:
First, visit VA Forms at
https://www.va.gov/find-forms
to download and print VA Form 10-10CG (PDFs) in
English
,
Spanish
, or
Tagalog
. Once filled out, bring to your local CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Coordinators.
Learn more about PCAFC
Veteran Requirements for Caregiver Program
-
Enrolling in VA Health Care: A Veteran must be enrolled in VA health care, or is a Service member on active duty undergoing a medical discharge. Veterans can apply for VA health care benefits by completing and following submission instructions here
(VA Form 10-10EZ)
.
-
Find out how the Veteran can
apply for VA health care
.
Questions about Caregiver Support Program
- Call:
the
Caregiver Support Line
(CSL)
at toll-free,
1-855-260-3274
-
Visit the
CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Team Locator
to connect.
Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Events
Tips and Tools
VA In-Home Services
Support for Caregivers of Service Member Resources
Hands-only CPR Video
Legal and Financial Planning Videos
Need Help?
To assist you with enrolling in these programs, contact your local VA facility
CSP Team/Caregiver Support Team
,
or call the
VA Caregiver Support Line(CSL)
at 1-855-260-3274.
Subscribe
to receive email updates and information about VA Caregiver Support Program services.
Caregiver Links
CSP Site Navigation
-
Caregiver Support Home
-
PGCSS
-
PCAFC
-
Review and Appeals
-
Find your Caregiver Support Program Team
-
Announcements
-
VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL)
-
CSP Events
-
Mental Health for Veterans
-
Hands-Only CPR Training
-
Resources for Caregivers
-
Support the Veteran
-
Long Term Care & Community Based Care
-
Subscribe Email Updates
Resources
Peer Mentoring Program
Caregiver Dementia Video Series
Civilian Health Medical Program Department of Veterans Affairs-(CHAMPVA)
Resources Education Stroke Caregivers' Understanding & Empowerment-(RESCUE)
Caregiver Site Map
Connect with VHA
Subscribe to Receive
Email Updates
CONNECT
Veterans Crisis Line:
Call: 988 and
(Select 1)
Social Media
Complete Directory
EMAIL UPDATES
VA HOME
Notices
Privacy
Regulations
Web Policies
No FEAR Act
Site Index
USA.gov
White House
Inspector General
QUICK LIST
Apply for Benefits
Apply for Health Care
My Health
e
Vet
Life Insurance Online Applications
VA Forms
State and Local Resources
VA Plans, Budget, & Performance
VA Claims Representation
RESOURCES
Careers at VA
Employment Center
Veteran Readiness & Employment
Homeless Veterans
Women Veterans
Minority Veterans
Plain Language
Surviving Spouses & Dependents
Adaptive Sports Program
ADMINISTRATION
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
National Cemetery Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420
Last updated February 13, 2026
Get help from Veterans Crisis Line
Call
988 (Press 1)
Text to
838255
Chat
confidentially now
Call TTY if you
have hearing loss
1-800-799-4889
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide,
visit
VeteransCrisisLine.net
for more resources.