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Protecting Veterans' Access to Emergency Transportation: Rate Freeze and Review.

This Act aims to protect veterans' access to specialized medical transportation (like ambulances) by freezing reimbursement rates at the January 1, 2023 level. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can increase these rates freely, but any decrease requires a thorough review of the economic impact on the transport industry and veterans' access to care. This measure prevents arbitrary payment cuts that could limit essential transport services for veterans.
Key points
Reimbursement rates for special modes of transportation for veterans (e.g., ambulances) are frozen at the rate effective January 1, 2023.
The VA Secretary can increase rates at any time, but cannot decrease them without meeting strict requirements.
Rate decreases are only permitted after proving the change will not harm veterans' access to care and that the new rate covers actual transportation costs.
Any proposed rate decrease must involve consultation with industry experts, Veterans Service Organizations, and relevant government agencies.
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Print number: 118_S_2757
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Emergency Transportation Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2757.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reimbursement rates for special modes of transportation for veterans (e.g., ambulances) are frozen at the rate effective January 1, 2023.
  • The VA Secretary can increase rates at any time, but cannot decrease them without meeting strict requirements.
  • Rate decreases are only permitted after proving the change will not harm veterans' access to care and that the new rate covers actual transportation costs.
  • Any proposed rate decrease must involve consultation with industry experts, Veterans Service Organizations, and relevant government agencies.
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. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

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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