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Expanding VA Healthcare Access for Military Reserve Components.

This bill expands eligibility for hospital care and medical services, including mental health services, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to members of the Armed Forces Reserve Components. This ensures that reservists not currently covered by full military insurance (TRICARE Prime) gain access to the VA healthcare system. The law mandates a phased and automatic enrollment process for all eligible reservists.
Key points
Reserve component members become eligible for VA healthcare (hospital, medical, and mental health services) when they are not on active duty orders.
Uninsured reservists must be enrolled in the VA system by the end of 2023, with all others enrolled by the end of 2024.
New reserve members will be automatically enrolled in the VA healthcare system upon joining the reserves, enhancing their health security.
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Print number: 118_S_1952
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2023-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reserve Component Healthcare Access and Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1952.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reserve component members become eligible for VA healthcare (hospital, medical, and mental health services) when they are not on active duty orders.
  • Uninsured reservists must be enrolled in the VA system by the end of 2023, with all others enrolled by the end of 2024.
  • New reserve members will be automatically enrolled in the VA healthcare system upon joining the reserves, enhancing their health security.
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. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

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 2025-12-26.

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