Bill > HR4114

This bill creates an automatic enrollment process for eligible veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patient enrollment system. Under the new provisions, when a veteran is discharged from the Armed Forces, the VA will automatically enroll them in their patient system within 60 days of receiving the veteran's information. After enrollment, the VA must send the veteran a notice of enrollment through both physical mail and electronic methods like email and potentially text message, and provide instructions on how to opt out or choose to enroll at a later date. The bill applies to veterans discharged 90 days before the act's enactment and requires the VA to develop an electronic mechanism for veterans to access their enrollment eligibility certificate and opt-out option by August 1, 2026. Additionally, the VA must submit a report to congressional veterans' affairs committees within one year of the first automatic enrollment, discussing implementation challenges and strategies. The bill also mandates that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study within 180 days to determine the most effective methods of notifying veterans about automatic enrollment, taking into account factors like age and whether they live in urban or rural areas.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4114/all-info