The Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act would automatically enroll eligible veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs' patient enrollment system, streamlining access to VA health care. Under the bill, the VA would enroll newly discharged or separated veterans within 60 days of receiving their information from the Department of Defense, then notify them of their enrollment and provide instructions for opting out or enrolling later. The bill requires the VA to deliver these notices through multiple channels—mail, email, and text messaging where practical—and to establish an online opt-out mechanism by August 2026. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study the best methods for notifying veterans within 180 days, considering the needs of veterans in rural and urban areas, while the VA must report back to Congress one year after implementation describing any challenges and solutions encountered during the rollout. The legislation applies to veterans discharged 90 days before enactment or later.
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