Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act
This bill amends VA care standards to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care, medical services, or extended care for service-connected mental disorders rated at 50% or higher within five days of a veteran's request. It directly affects disabled veterans with qualifying mental health conditions who have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more. The key provision establishes a strict 5-day timeline for accessing necessary mental healthcare services, replacing current access standards for this specific group. This is a concrete policy change to expedite care for veterans with significant mental health needs under VA community care programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Last action Mar 22, 2024
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Committee
2
Mar 22, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rudy Yakym III
RRepublican
Co
Burgess Owens
RRepublican
Co
Doug Lamborn
RRepublican
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