S 1951 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act

This bill standardizes VA healthcare eligibility by changing how veterans access care. It requires the VA to provide hospital and medical care to eligible veterans (under Section 1710(a)) without limiting it based on available resources, and eliminates priority subcategories for enrollment (under Section 1705(a)). Once enrolled, veterans can maintain their coverage indefinitely without reapplying, subject to existing cost-sharing rules. The bill directly affects veterans qualifying for VA healthcare enrollment, simplifying access and guaranteeing ongoing benefits.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 13, 2023 Last action Jul 12, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023
Senate · Reported by committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
Jun 13, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 13, 2023
Senate · Introduced
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