The LINC VA Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to launch a pilot program establishing or enhancing a digital platform to coordinate local support services for veterans across government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Starting within one year of enactment, the platform will operate at five VA medical facilities of varying types and sizes, connecting veterans with services including housing, job training, behavioral health care, nutritional assistance, transportation, legal aid, and suicide prevention. The bill requires the VA to collect standardized information from veterans about social determinants of health—factors like housing instability and food insecurity that affect overall wellness—and incorporate this screening into routine veteran care. The VA will track referral accuracy and outcomes, while the Government Accountability Office will evaluate the platform's impact on veteran health and access to services within four years and provide recommendations for improvement. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance helping states coordinate their Medicaid programs with the pilot program services.
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