Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act

The Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act proposes to enhance veterans' access to hearing healthcare by modifying the Veterans Community Care Program . This legislation specifically amends title 38, United States Code, section 1703(c) , which outlines the types of healthcare providers authorized to deliver services under the program. The core provision of the bill is to formally include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible providers. This change would enable veterans to receive hearing aid services from these specialists within their local communities, thereby expanding their options beyond traditional Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and potentially reducing wait times for care.