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Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-961| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program, commencing one year after enactment, to provide eligible veterans with Veteran Health Savings Accounts (VHSAs). The primary goal of this program is to offer veterans an alternative for receiving primary care services through non-Department direct primary care service arrangements. This initiative aims to expand access to care options for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system. Participating veterans will utilize these VHSAs to cover the costs of direct primary care, including periodic physician fees, medical services for diagnosis and treatment, and prescription or non-prescription medicines. However, veterans who opt into this program will temporarily forgo primary medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs that is covered by their direct primary care arrangement. The Secretary will determine the annual amount deposited into each account, consulting with actuarial services, and is also tasked with establishing measures to prevent fraudulent activity. The authority to deposit funds into these accounts will terminate five years after the bill's enactment, with regular reports on implementation and results submitted to Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5287
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1520
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5287
    Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1520
    Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsVeterans' medical care

Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-961| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program, commencing one year after enactment, to provide eligible veterans with Veteran Health Savings Accounts (VHSAs). The primary goal of this program is to offer veterans an alternative for receiving primary care services through non-Department direct primary care service arrangements. This initiative aims to expand access to care options for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system. Participating veterans will utilize these VHSAs to cover the costs of direct primary care, including periodic physician fees, medical services for diagnosis and treatment, and prescription or non-prescription medicines. However, veterans who opt into this program will temporarily forgo primary medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs that is covered by their direct primary care arrangement. The Secretary will determine the annual amount deposited into each account, consulting with actuarial services, and is also tasked with establishing measures to prevent fraudulent activity. The authority to deposit funds into these accounts will terminate five years after the bill's enactment, with regular reports on implementation and results submitted to Congress.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5287
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1520
Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5287
    Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1520
    Veterans Access to Direct Primary Care Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPrescription drugsVeterans' medical care