This bill allows military service members transitioning to Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare to continue seeing their current mental health provider at a military hospital during the switch, rather than having to immediately switch to a VA provider. The VA would reimburse the Department of Defense for these continued services. The bill applies to individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions who are enrolling in or already enrolled in the VA's patient system while still receiving Defense Department care. If a service member's provider leaves the military facility or the individual relocates, they would then transition to a VA mental health provider. The bill also requires Defense Department providers to submit medical records to the VA to ensure continuity of care. The legislation aims to reduce disruption in mental health treatment during the transition from military to veteran status, which can be a vulnerable period for individuals managing mental health conditions.
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