Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:41:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 918 Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare 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.

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 918

Bill 115 hr 918, also known as the Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act, was introduced in the US Congress to address the urgent mental health needs of veterans. The bill aims to improve access to mental health services for veterans by allowing them to seek care from non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) providers in emergency situations.

Under this bill, veterans who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are unable to receive timely care from the VA can seek treatment from non-VA providers. The bill also requires the VA to reimburse these providers for the cost of care provided to veterans in these emergency situations.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to develop a plan to ensure that veterans have access to mental health services in a timely manner, including expanding telehealth services and increasing the availability of mental health providers. Overall, the Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act aims to improve access to mental health services for veterans in crisis situations and ensure that they receive the care they need in a timely manner.

Current Status of Bill HR 918

Bill HR 918 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2017. Bill HR 918 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2017. Bill HR 918's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 8, 2017