A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · February 29, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make it easier for veterans to access and submit forms needed to get reimbursed for travel expenses related to their medical care. Specifically, the VA must allow veterans to request physical copies of the reimbursement form by mail or pick them up at VA medical facilities, and must accept completed forms submitted either in person or by mail at those facilities. The bill also requires VA medical facilities to review and process these travel reimbursement claims once they receive the forms. The legislation applies to veterans using the VA's travel reimbursement program under existing law and focuses on ensuring physical paper copies remain available alongside any digital options. No specific funding amount or implementation deadline is mentioned in the bill text.
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