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Improved Cancer Care for Women Veterans: Coordinators and Treatment Monitoring

This act establishes regional care coordinators for women veterans with breast and gynecologic cancers to ensure better coordination of treatment both within and outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. This aims to improve access to care, monitor its quality, and support veterans throughout their treatment, including access to mental health resources. Additionally, the deadline for pension payment limitations for veterans is extended.
Key points
Women veterans with breast or gynecologic cancer will receive support from regional coordinators to help organize their treatment.
Coordinators will monitor care quality, treatment outcomes, and collect data to improve the healthcare system for women veterans.
Veterans will be informed about access to emergency medical care and mental health resources.
The deadline for certain pension payment limitations for veterans will be extended to September 30, 2032.
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Additional Information
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
Print number: HR 1860
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Process start date: 2025-03-05