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Veterans' Care Scheduling: New Standards and Public Reporting for VA Wait Times.

This legislation mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish clear, comprehensive standards defining the maximum acceptable wait time between a veteran's referral and their actual medical appointment. The goal is to reduce delays and improve access to care, both within VA facilities and through community providers. Furthermore, the VA must submit and publicly release detailed quarterly reports ranking facilities based on their success in meeting these timeliness standards.
Key points
The VA must establish and publicly announce a new, comprehensive standard for the maximum time allowed between a referral and a medical appointment for veterans.
Increased transparency: The VA must quarterly publish detailed reports and rankings of facilities based on wait times, broken down by type of care (e.g., mental health, oncology).
The law requires the VA to describe steps taken to improve timeliness and estimate when full compliance with the new standards will be achieved.
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Print number: 118_S_3598
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-01-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCHEDULES Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3598.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA must establish and publicly announce a new, comprehensive standard for the maximum time allowed between a referral and a medical appointment for veterans.
  • Increased transparency: The VA must quarterly publish detailed reports and rankings of facilities based on wait times, broken down by type of care (e.g., mental health, oncology).
  • The law requires the VA to describe steps taken to improve timeliness and estimate when full compliance with the new standards will be achieved.
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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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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