ACE Veterans Act

The ACE Veterans Act (HR 9094) requires the VA to provide female veterans enrolled in its healthcare system with the option to receive a full year's supply of hormonal contraceptives - such as pills, patches, or vaginal rings - instead of monthly refills, upon request. It directly affects veterans who are prescribed these specific contraceptive products through VA care. The bill mandates that VA providers notify these veterans about the full-year supply option at the time of prescription. This change simplifies access to consistent contraceptive care without requiring additional clinic visits for monthly refills. The policy applies to all eligible veterans enrolled in the VA’s annual patient enrollment system who receive such prescriptions.