To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for access standards with respect to the provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs of hospital care, medical services, or extended care services that are applicable to certain veterans with mental disorders.
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish access standards ensuring that veterans with service-connected mental disorders rated at 50 percent disability or higher can receive hospital care, medical services, or extended care services within five days of requesting them. The legislation applies specifically to disabled veterans with significant mental health conditions and aims to reduce wait times for mental healthcare treatment. Named after Sergeant Ted Grubbs, the bill amends existing VA law to create a concrete timeline for mental health service delivery. The measure does not specify new funding amounts but mandates that the VA implement these faster access standards as part of its existing operations. By establishing this five-day requirement, the bill seeks to improve mental healthcare access for one of the most vulnerable populations within the veteran community.
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