Veterans Health: Lower Costs for Wellness Programs
Also known as: Whole Health for Veterans Act
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Representative Deluzio, aims to make wellness programs like yoga, meditation, and health coaching more affordable for veterans using VA services.
Veterans in high-priority groups—usually those with service-connected disabilities or lower incomes—would be guaranteed free access to these wellness programs with no out-of-pocket costs.
For all other veterans, the bill creates a new price protection that limits total costs for these services to no more than $30 per month, regardless of how many classes or coaching sessions they attend.
The policy focuses on 'Whole Health' services, which are activities like Tai Chi and stress management that help people stay healthy and prevent future medical problems.
By capping these costs, the bill intends to encourage more veterans to take part in preventative care and self-care activities that improve their daily quality of life.
Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Jan 29, 2026House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 18, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Whole Health for Veterans Act
Bill NumberHR 6848
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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