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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the period during which the referral of a veteran, made by a health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to a non-Department provider, for care or services under the Community Care Program of such Department, remains valid.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Standardizing Treatment and Referral Times Act of 2025 (START Act of 2025), amends existing veterans' healthcare law to establish a clear timeline for referrals under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program. Specifically, the bill defines the validity period of a healthcare referral as beginning on the day a veteran first meets with a non-VA healthcare provider. This means that when a VA healthcare provider refers a veteran to an external healthcare provider for treatment, the referral's validity will start from the date of the veteran's initial appointment with that non-VA provider. The purpose of this legislation appears to be creating more standardized and transparent rules around healthcare referrals, which can help veterans navigate the complex process of receiving care outside the VA healthcare system. By explicitly defining when a referral becomes active, the bill aims to reduce confusion and potentially streamline the healthcare process for veterans seeking treatment from non-VA providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1972/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1972/BILLS-119hr1972ih.pdf |
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