Veterans Medical Access Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:29:10Z

Explore the details of House Bill 288 Veterans Medical Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 288

Veterans Medical Access Act

Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 288

Bill HR 288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2015. Bill HR 288 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2015. Bill HR 288's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 288

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 288

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disability and paralysis

- Hearing, speech, and vision care

- Neurological disorders

- Transportation costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 288

Veterans Medical Access Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

Veterans Medical Access Act