By the Numbers: 11 May 2026
98,000
The number of caregivers served by the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Caregiver Support Program in FY 2025, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office -- VA Health Care: Efforts to Assess Mental Health Support for Veteran Caregiver Program Need Strengthening
The Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Caregiver Support Program offers mental health support, among other benefits, to eligible caregivers who provide around the clock care for veterans with serious injuries. This includes support groups and respite care. In fiscal year 2025, VHA data show the program served about 98,000 caregivers. In addition, VHA obligated $2.6 billion to implement the program, according to officials. VHA officials told GAO the program has grown significantly since fiscal year 2021 due in part to expanded eligibility criteria that allowed more caregivers to participate as of October 1, 2020.
98,000
The number of caregivers served by the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Caregiver Support Program in FY 2025, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office -- VA Health Care: Efforts to Assess Mental Health Support for Veteran Caregiver Program Need Strengthening
The Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Caregiver Support Program offers mental health support, among other benefits, to eligible caregivers who provide around the clock care for veterans with serious injuries. This includes support groups and respite care. In fiscal year 2025, VHA data show the program served about 98,000 caregivers. In addition, VHA obligated $2.6 billion to implement the program, according to officials. VHA officials told GAO the program has grown significantly since fiscal year 2021 due in part to expanded eligibility criteria that allowed more caregivers to participate as of October 1, 2020.