H.R. 4231 · 110th Congress
Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Kagen
- Introduced
- 2007-11-15
- Latest action
- 2007-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to establish and implement a pilot program to provide mental health counseling services to eligible veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Defines "eligible veteran" as one who: (1) served on active duty in support of a contingency operation; (2) is eligible to receive hospital care and medical services; (3) has been diagnosed with a mental health condition and recommended to receive mental health counseling; and (4) resides at least 30 miles from a VA medical facility that employs a full-time mental health professional. Requires the Secretary to issue to an eligible veteran a six-month supply of vouchers to be used to pay for counseling (including family counseling) services provided by the mental health provider.
Requires the Secretary to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the pilot program.