S 1656
VA Snafu act
VA Snafu Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Veterans Affairs Saving Network Appointments From Upheaval Act (VA SNAFU Act), addresses issues related to the transition of veterans' healthcare between the Veterans Choice Program and the new Veterans Community Care Program. It delays the full implementation of the Veterans Community Care Program until the Department of Veterans Affairs completes its market assessments, which evaluate factors like demand for care and provider capacity. The bill also allows the VA to continue using the Veterans Choice Program until contracts are in place for the new community care program, ensuring continued access to care for veterans during this transition.
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Joe, III Manchin
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