The U.S. Vets of the FAS Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health services to veterans living in the Freely Associated States—which include the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The bill mandates that the VA work with these governments to establish agreements that guarantee veterans access to telehealth services and mail-order pharmacy delivery within one year of enactment. Additionally, the bill ensures that eligible veterans in these locations receive travel payment assistance when needed for medical care. The VA must begin outreach within 30 days of the law's passage and submit quarterly progress reports to Congress describing implementation efforts and costs, including any technical or logistical barriers to full implementation.
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