To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in administering the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 25, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to work with the Department of Health and Human Services to better coordinate care for veterans who are enrolled in both the VA health system and Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. Within one year of enactment, the two departments must establish a memorandum of understanding to share data and information about these dual-enrolled veterans. The VA will use this shared information to prevent duplicate healthcare services and payments, and to identify specialized Medicare Advantage plans that offer specific benefits valuable to veterans, such as adaptive sports equipment, hearing aids, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and complementary health services. The bill also allows both departments to establish coordination offices dedicated to managing the care of veterans who are eligible for both VA and Medicare benefits. The legislation aims to improve healthcare efficiency and outcomes for the estimated population of veterans who qualify for both federal healthcare programs.
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