Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act

House Bill 6259 - Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:54:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6259 Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care 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.

2/8/2022, 11:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6259

Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide eligible veterans with the option to receive primary care services from a non-VA health care provider under a direct primary care service arrangement through the use of a veteran health savings account. Eligible veterans are those enrolled in the VA health care system.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6259

Bill HR 6259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6259 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6259's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6259

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6259

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Prescription drugs

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6259

Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to provide veteran health savings accounts to allow veterans to receive primary care furnished under non-Department direct primary care service arrangements, and for other purposes.

Veteran Access to Direct Primary Care Act