Toll-Free Helpline for Veterans: Access to Benefits and Services Information.
This Act mandates the maintenance of a toll-free telephone helpline for veterans and eligible individuals to easily obtain information about benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A key change is the guarantee that callers will always have the option to speak with a live individual, facilitating access to assistance and speeding up case resolution. Citizens gain a simpler, more direct way to understand their rights and obligations regarding veteran assistance.
Key points
Establishment of a toll-free telephone helpline for veterans, their representatives, and other eligible individuals to obtain information about VA benefits.
Guarantee that callers will have the option to speak with a live individual (not just an automated system), improving service quality.
The VA may contract with a third party to direct calls to the appropriate offices, ensuring quick and proper assistance.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4061
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2024-03-22