Clarity on Care Options Act
Veterans Affairs: Directory of CHAMPVA Healthcare Providers
This bill is currently being reviewed by a subcommittee in the House of Representatives. It recently had a hearing and is still moving through the early stages of the legislative process. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Veterans' issues often get broad support, but many administrative bills like this get stuck in committee unless they are added to a larger package.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create and maintain a public online directory of doctors and clinics that accept CHAMPVA. This program provides health insurance for the spouses and children of veterans who are permanently disabled or died from service-connected issues.
- Families of veterans often struggle to find doctors who take their specific VA insurance. This policy would make it easier for these families to find local care without calling dozens of offices to ask if they accept their coverage.
- Private companies that manage VA doctor networks would have to ask every doctor in their system once a year if they accept CHAMPVA. They must then give this information to the VA to update the public list within 180 days of the law passing.
- The VA would also have to send a report to Congress every year for five years. This report will show which parts of the country lack enough doctors for veteran families, helping officials see where more healthcare options are needed.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Clarity on Care Options Act
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