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Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
3/11/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 467
The bill proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code in order to achieve this goal. By removing the service-connected disability requirement, more veterans will be able to receive the medical care they need, regardless of where they live. This change is intended to improve access to healthcare for veterans and ensure that they receive the treatment they deserve.
In addition to eliminating the service-connected disability requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' medical care. While the specifics of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve access to medical services for veterans. Overall, Bill 119 hr 467 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to make it easier for veterans to receive the medical care they need. By eliminating the service-connected disability requirement for accessing care outside of a state, this bill seeks to improve healthcare access for all veterans.
Congressional Summary of HR 467
Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
This bill expands eligibility for care under the Foreign Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by removing certain eligibility requirements. The program authorizes the VA to furnish care and services to veterans abroad (i.e., outside any state) for the treatment of service-connected disabilities or as part of a Veteran Readiness and Employment rehabilitation program. The bill expands eligibility for care by removing the requirement that a veteran have a service-connected disability or be participating in a rehabilitation program.
The bill also requires the VA to update its payment system to allow for reimbursements through electronic fund transfer.
Under the bill, the VA must assess the feasibility and implications of contracting with an appropriate non-VA entity to build a network of non-VA entities to provide hospital care and medical services abroad under the Foreign Medical Program.
