Veterans needing mental health or substance-use care would get easier access to community treatment.
This bill would make it easier for veterans to get residential mental health or substance-use care outside the VA if the VA cannot provide timely services. It would give veterans more choices for their care and require Congress to approve any future changes to how veterans get community care.
Today, the VA limits access to community care for mental health, leading to long waits and fewer options for veterans. After this bill, veterans needing residential mental health or substance-use services would have expanded access to community care if the VA cannot provide timely services. The VA would also need congressional approval to change community care access rules in the future.
S 1912 · 119th Congress · May 22, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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