H.R. 288 · 114th Congress
Veterans Medical Access Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Julia Brownley
- Introduced
- 2015-01-13
- Latest action
- 2015-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Veterans Medical Access Act
Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.