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Better Care for Veterans: Coordinating VA and Medicare Benefits.

This Act establishes a three-year pilot program to simplify healthcare access for veterans enrolled in both the VA system and Medicare. The primary goals are to improve treatment quality, lower costs, and eliminate duplicated services. Participating veterans will be assigned a personal case manager to help them navigate both complex healthcare systems.
Key points
Veterans enrolled in both VA and Medicare will receive an assigned case manager to coordinate their treatment and benefits, simplifying access to necessary services.
The program aims to improve care quality, reduce healthcare costs, and prevent duplication of appointments and services, directly impacting veterans' finances and time.
The pilot will run for three years in 3 to 5 regions, including rural and medically underserved areas.
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Print number: 118_HR_9399
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2024-08-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9399.

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 2024-08-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans enrolled in both VA and Medicare will receive an assigned case manager to coordinate their treatment and benefits, simplifying access to necessary services.
  • The program aims to improve care quality, reduce healthcare costs, and prevent duplication of appointments and services, directly impacting veterans' finances and time.
  • The pilot will run for three years in 3 to 5 regions, including rural and medically underserved areas.
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. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6].

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 2025-12-26.

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