To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.

1/24/2025, 9:20 AM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 683

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Young Kim

Cosponsors
Salud O. Carbajal
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Juan Ciscomani
Michael Lawler
Jill N. Tokuda

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 683, also known as the "Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act," aims to create a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would allow certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the VA's annual patient enrollment system. This program would be established under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.

The purpose of this pilot program is to streamline the process for transitioning service members to receive healthcare through the VA once they leave the military. By allowing these individuals to pre-enroll in the VA's patient enrollment system before they separate from the military, it is hoped that they will have a smoother and more efficient transition to receiving the healthcare services they need.

The bill does not specify which members of the Armed Forces would be eligible to participate in this pilot program, but it is likely that it would target those who are nearing the end of their service and are preparing to transition to civilian life. The program would be implemented on a trial basis to assess its effectiveness in improving access to healthcare for veterans. Overall, the Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act seeks to address the challenges that many veterans face in accessing healthcare services through the VA by providing a more seamless transition process for those leaving the military.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to permit certain members of the Armed Forces to pre-enroll in the system of annual patient enrollment established and operated under section 1705 of title 38, United States Code.

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Latest Action1/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.