H.R. 4231 · 110th Congress

Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007

Stage
In committee
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.