The VA Mission Act

By: Carolyn Gombos

Updates to Developing an Integrated High Performing Network

The VA Mission Act:

Consolidates seven VA community care programs into one streamlined program.
Removes arbitrary 30-day/40-mile barriers to veterans’ care in the community.
Authorizes access to walk-in community clinics for enrolled veterans who have previously used VA healthcare services in the last two years.
Requires the VA to monitor the program and report to Congress on the care provided to veterans.
Requires the VA to establish and submit to Congress a strategy to ensure all VA and community care programs are operating efficiently and effectively based on a number of factors including veterans’ satisfaction and access guidelines and quality standards, among others.
Provides $5.2 billion for the Veterans Choice Fund.