What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1913.
Expanding VA Healthcare and Travel Benefits for Veterans in COFA Nations.
This bill aims to ensure that US veterans residing in the Freely Associated States (Palau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia) receive full access to VA healthcare, covering both service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities. It authorizes the VA to provide care locally through contracts or direct services and covers travel costs for service-connected treatment, significantly improving access to essential benefits. The VA is required to assess implementation options and address logistical barriers within one year.
Key points
Veterans living in Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia will gain access to VA hospital care and medical services locally, covering both service-connected and non-service-connected conditions.
The VA is authorized to pay for veterans' travel expenses to, from, or within these nations for treatment of service-connected disabilities.
The VA must work with local governments to resolve legal and logistical issues, such as medical licensing and the delivery of necessary pharmaceutical products.
Status:
Expired
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