Military caregivers are America’s next great bipartisan win
Summary
Military and veteran family caregivers provide a large amount of unpaid care, valued at $119 billion each year. Despite this, 35% of these caregivers live in poverty, and they do not receive enough support from the U.S. government.Key Facts
- Military and veteran family caregivers offer unpaid care services worth $119 billion annually.
- More than one-third (35%) of these caregivers live below the poverty line.
- These caregivers face challenges due to insufficient support from Congress.
- Family caregivers take care of wounded or ill military members and veterans.
- The financial hardship affects the well-being of the caregivers and their families.
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