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Veterans Health Care: Ensuring Continuity of Care in Community Programs.

This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to prioritize uninterrupted medical treatment for veterans. When deciding if a veteran should receive care outside the VA system, the VA must now explicitly consider the continuity of their existing healthcare. This change aims to prevent disruptions and allow veterans to maintain relationships with their current community providers if it serves their best medical interest.
Key points
Requires the VA to consider "continuity of care" when determining a veteran's best medical interest under the Community Care Program.
Helps veterans maintain access to their current non-VA doctors, reducing treatment disruption.
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Print number: 118_S_4791
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4791.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the VA to consider "continuity of care" when determining a veteran's best medical interest under the Community Care Program.
  • Helps veterans maintain access to their current non-VA doctors, reducing treatment disruption.
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. Rubio, Marco [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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