Bill 119 hr 241, also known as the "Veterans Mental Health Care Access Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to establish access standards for veterans with mental disorders receiving hospital care, medical services, or extended care services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The bill seeks to ensure that veterans with mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, have timely access to the mental health care services they need. It requires the VA to establish and maintain access standards for these services, including wait times for appointments and the availability of mental health care providers.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report to Congress on its compliance with these access standards and any challenges it faces in meeting them. This reporting will help ensure accountability and transparency in the VA's provision of mental health care services to veterans.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 241 aims to improve access to mental health care services for veterans with mental disorders and ensure that they receive the timely and quality care they deserve.