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Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act

USA117th CongressS-1863| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (11)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act This bill addresses the administration and provision of health care to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA providers. First, the bill provides statutory authority for the eligibility thresholds for when a veteran must receive non-VA care under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) for primary care, mental health care, noninstitutional extended care services, specialty care, or specialty services. Additionally, the bill establishes access to care standards for non-VA care under the VCCP, meaning a veteran's appointment must be within specified distances and time frames. Among other requirements, the VA must also implement an 18-month pilot program to allow certain veterans to use a website or mobile application to request, schedule, and confirm medical appointments with VCCP providers; ensure that VCCP third party administrators and credentials verification organizations comply with specified requirements to help ensure that certain health care providers are excluded from providing non-VA health care services; develop a strategic plan to ensure the effectiveness of the telehealth technologies and modalities delivered by the VA; and establish an online health care education portal for veterans. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on (1) the VA program under which third parties provide transportation for veterans who are seeking VA services or benefits, (2) VA telehealth services, and (3) the VA's Foreign Medical Program. Finally, the Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply to the voluntary collection of information during research conducted by the Veterans Health Administration.
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Timeline
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4624
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4624
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4624: Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime victimsDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careImmunology and vaccinationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthPhilippinesRural conditions and developmentSex offensesTransportation costsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act

USA117th CongressS-1863| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act This bill addresses the administration and provision of health care to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA providers. First, the bill provides statutory authority for the eligibility thresholds for when a veteran must receive non-VA care under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) for primary care, mental health care, noninstitutional extended care services, specialty care, or specialty services. Additionally, the bill establishes access to care standards for non-VA care under the VCCP, meaning a veteran's appointment must be within specified distances and time frames. Among other requirements, the VA must also implement an 18-month pilot program to allow certain veterans to use a website or mobile application to request, schedule, and confirm medical appointments with VCCP providers; ensure that VCCP third party administrators and credentials verification organizations comply with specified requirements to help ensure that certain health care providers are excluded from providing non-VA health care services; develop a strategic plan to ensure the effectiveness of the telehealth technologies and modalities delivered by the VA; and establish an online health care education portal for veterans. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on (1) the VA program under which third parties provide transportation for veterans who are seeking VA services or benefits, (2) VA telehealth services, and (3) the VA's Foreign Medical Program. Finally, the Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply to the voluntary collection of information during research conducted by the Veterans Health Administration.
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Timeline
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4624
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4624
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (11)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4624: Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime victimsDental careDepartment of Veterans AffairsEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careImmunology and vaccinationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthPhilippinesRural conditions and developmentSex offensesTransportation costsVeterans' medical careWomen's health