Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act

3/14/2024, 1:39 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3290, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide disabled veterans with greater autonomy and control over their own healthcare decisions.

If passed, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act would allow disabled veterans who are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system to seek medical treatment from non-VA providers without needing prior approval from the VA. This would give veterans more flexibility in choosing their healthcare providers and receiving timely medical care.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for disabled veterans to access non-VA healthcare services by simplifying the paperwork and administrative requirements. This would help reduce the bureaucratic hurdles that veterans often face when trying to receive medical treatment outside of the VA system. Overall, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act seeks to empower disabled veterans by giving them more control over their healthcare decisions and improving their access to timely and quality medical care. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of disabled veterans across the country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3290

Introduced on
2023-11-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3290, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide disabled veterans with greater autonomy and control over their own healthcare decisions.

If passed, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act would allow disabled veterans who are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system to seek medical treatment from non-VA providers without needing prior approval from the VA. This would give veterans more flexibility in choosing their healthcare providers and receiving timely medical care.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for disabled veterans to access non-VA healthcare services by simplifying the paperwork and administrative requirements. This would help reduce the bureaucratic hurdles that veterans often face when trying to receive medical treatment outside of the VA system. Overall, the Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act seeks to empower disabled veterans by giving them more control over their healthcare decisions and improving their access to timely and quality medical care. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of disabled veterans across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services for disabled veterans.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.