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HR 5983 United States House · 117th Congress

Veterans Health Flexibility Act

Summary
Veterans Health Flexibility Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.
Issues: ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VCCP eligibility by removing qualifying criteria, enabling veterans to access care through simple notification, directly advancing healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 16, 2021 Last action Nov 29, 2021
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Nov 29, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov 16, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jerry L. Carl
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