Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
Congress proposes 3-day VA health and housing assessments for veterans seeking homeless services
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Requires VA homeless program staff to assess a veteran’s physical and mental health needs within 3 days of being identified as needing help.
- Requires a written plan to address immediate and longer-term health needs, plus finding appropriate housing placement for that veteran.
- Requires the assessment info to match what’s in the veteran’s electronic health record, with personal data handled under VA rules and federal law.
- Directs VA’s Homeless Program Office to monitor whether the care plans are actually carried out so veterans get the right level of services.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
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