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New Veteran Health Savings Accounts: Access to Private Primary Care

This act establishes a five-year pilot program allowing veterans to use health savings accounts. These accounts will enable them to pay for primary care services from private healthcare providers, outside the Department of Veterans Affairs system. The goal is to offer veterans more choice and flexibility in accessing primary care.
Key points
Veterans can receive special health savings accounts to pay for private primary care.
The program is five years long and voluntary for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs system.
Accounts cover doctor visits, medications, and related costs, but veterans cannot simultaneously receive the same services from the Department.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will determine the annual amount deposited into accounts and monitor the program for fraud.
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Additional Information
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act
Print number: HR 5287
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-08-25
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about New Veteran Health Savings Accounts: Access to Private Primary Care

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5287.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can receive special health savings accounts to pay for private primary care.
  • The program is five years long and voluntary for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs system.
  • Accounts cover doctor visits, medications, and related costs, but veterans cannot simultaneously receive the same services from the Department.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will determine the annual amount deposited into accounts and monitor the program for fraud.

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 Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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