H.R. 241 · 113th Congress
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dennis Ross
- Introduced
- 2013-01-14
- Latest action
- 2013-05-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Summary
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the standard for access to care for a veteran seeking hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is 30 days from the date the veteran contacts the VA.
Directs the Secretary to periodically review the performance of VA medical facilities in meeting such standard.
Requires quarterly reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees on the VA's experience with respect to appointment waiting times.