S. 2134: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025
This bill, known as the Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025, proposes amendments to the current laws concerning veterans' access to healthcare services. It primarily aims to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous states can receive hospital care and medical services from at least one full-service hospital of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) within their state. If a full-service hospital is not available, veterans may receive comparable services through contractual agreements with other healthcare providers in the state.
Key Provisions
- Full-Service Hospital Access: The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must guarantee that in each of the 48 contiguous states, any veteran eligible for care under existing laws can access at least one VHA full-service hospital located within that state.
- Enhanced Care Flexibility: The bill allows for flexibility in care provision, stating that eligible veterans residing in one state can access hospital care at a VHA facility in another state if needed.
- Community Care Program Updates: The bill includes adjustments to existing laws governing the Veterans Community Care Program to incorporate the requirements of this act.
- Annual Reporting Requirement: Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to submit a report to Congress detailing compliance with the new access requirements, and assessing the impact on the quality of care received by veterans.
Implementation and Compliance
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is tasked with ensuring that the provisions outlined in this bill are actively implemented. The report mandated by this bill will aim to evaluate how effectively these changes are improving veterans' healthcare services and whether they meet the set quality and care standards.
Potential Impact
The goal of this legislation is to enhance the accessibility of healthcare services for veterans, making it easier for them to receive necessary care within their own states. By requiring the existence of full-service hospitals specifically for veterans or alternative arrangements through other healthcare providers, the bill aims to address gaps in healthcare availability and ensure veterans receive timely and adequate medical attention.
Relevant Companies
- UNH - UnitedHealth Group: As a major provider of healthcare services, changes in veterans' access could impact how UnitedHealth Group interacts with and provides services to veterans through contracts.
- HUM - Humana Inc.: Humana may also be affected as they could be involved in providing services to veterans under contracts established due to this bill's provisions.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jun. 18, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jun. 18, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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