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Eliminating Copays for Veterans' First Mental Health Visits

This law eliminates copayments for veterans' first three outpatient mental health care visits each year. The goal is to make it easier for those who served in the military to access psychological help.
Key points
Veterans will not pay for their first three visits to a psychologist or therapist per year.
The change applies to outpatient visits for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
The law does not eliminate copays for medications prescribed as part of mental health treatment.
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Print number: 117_S_4951
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2022-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REMOVE Copays Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4951.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will not pay for their first three visits to a psychologist or therapist per year.
  • The change applies to outpatient visits for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
  • The law does not eliminate copays for medications prescribed as part of mental health treatment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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