Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill allows individuals with mental health conditions, who are transitioning from Department of Defense (DoD) to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare, to continue receiving treatment from their current DoD mental health care provider. This provision aims to ensure continuity of care during a critical period, with these individuals receiving the same priority as active duty service members at military medical facilities. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to reimburse the Secretary of Defense for these services if they would otherwise be provided by the VA. The legislation also establishes protocols for managing changes in care. If the DoD provider departs, the individual may choose another DoD provider at the same facility or transition to a VA provider. Should the individual relocate and lose reasonable access to the DoD facility, they must transition to a VA mental health care provider. Finally, DoD mental health providers must submit relevant medical records to the VA for inclusion in the individual's electronic health record upon their full transition to VA care.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National Security
Mental Health Care Provider Retention Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5611| House
| Updated: 10/15/2025
This bill allows individuals with mental health conditions, who are transitioning from Department of Defense (DoD) to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare, to continue receiving treatment from their current DoD mental health care provider. This provision aims to ensure continuity of care during a critical period, with these individuals receiving the same priority as active duty service members at military medical facilities. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to reimburse the Secretary of Defense for these services if they would otherwise be provided by the VA. The legislation also establishes protocols for managing changes in care. If the DoD provider departs, the individual may choose another DoD provider at the same facility or transition to a VA provider. Should the individual relocate and lose reasonable access to the DoD facility, they must transition to a VA mental health care provider. Finally, DoD mental health providers must submit relevant medical records to the VA for inclusion in the individual's electronic health record upon their full transition to VA care.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.