US S2193

Bill

Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017

Introduced
12/05/2017

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services to covered veterans through non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers under specified circumstances. This program replaces the Veterans Choice Program. The VA shall develop: (1) an education program for veterans about their VA health care options, (2) processes to ensure safe opioid prescribing practices by non-VA health care providers; and (3) criteria to designate VA medical centers, ambulatory care facilities, and community based outpatient clinics as underserved facilities. The bill: (1) modifies the definitions of medical facility, major medical facility project, and major medical facility lease; and (2) establishes specified pilot programs. The VA family caregiver program is expanded. The VA shall implement a new information technology system.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services to covered veterans through non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers under specified circumstances. It replaces the Veterans Choice Program. The bill requires the VA to develop an education program for veterans about their VA health care options, processes to ensure safe opioid prescribing practices by non-VA providers, and criteria to designate VA facilities as underserved. The bill modifies definitions related to major medical facility projects and leases, establishes pilot programs, and expands the VA family caregiver program. The VA is also required to implement a new information technology system. The bill appropriates $1 billion for VA health care programs and $4 billion for the Veterans Choice Program.

Sponsors (1)

Johnny Isakson (R)*,

Last Action

By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 115-212. (on 03/07/2018)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2193/all-info

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2193/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2193/BILLS-115s2193pcs.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2193/BILLS-115s2193pcs.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1133	Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
HR2123	VETS Act of 2017 Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
HR3459	VA Staffing and Vacancies Transparency Act of 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	Related
HR5674	VA MISSION Act of 2018 VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.	Related
HR5830	Veteran PEER Act Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S113	Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Access to Providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S114	VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017	Became Public Law No: 115-46. (TXT \| PDF)	Related
S115	Veterans Transplant Coverage Act	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-320.	Related
S1319	Community Care Core Competency Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S1449	Serving our Rural Veterans Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S1873	Veteran PEER Act Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S2184	Veterans Community Care and Access Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S2807	Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	Related
S925	VETS Act of 2017 Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017	Held at the desk.	Related

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