August 27, 2025
Congress Looks to Open Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Facilities
Recently introduced legislation aims to make it easier for rural veterans to seek care at local hospitals and clinics, as many veterans live hours from VA facilities or need health services that aren’t readily available from the VA.
Many veterans live hours from VA facilities, or they need health services that aren’t readily available from the VA. In such cases, the department is supposed to provide a referral and pay for private care. Critics say it often hesitates to do so.
Two Republican senators have introduced legislation that would make it easier for rural veterans to seek care at local hospitals and clinics. The proposals would build on VA Community Care programs that started under Democratic President Barack Obama and were expanded in Trump’s first term.
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