This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program allowing active-duty service members to enroll in the VA's healthcare system before they separate from the military, rather than waiting until after discharge. The program specifically targets combat veterans who would be eligible for VA healthcare upon separation and would allow them to pre-enroll during the 180 days before their separation date. The VA, working with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, must establish this enrollment mechanism by October 1, 2026, and the program will operate for three years before the authority expires. The VA must submit annual reports to Congress on participation numbers and demographic information about those who enroll, and the Government Accountability Office will evaluate the program's effectiveness within two years after it ends.
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