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US HR5830
Veteran PEER Act Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act
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Introduced
05/15/2018
05/15/2018
In Committee
05/15/2018
05/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Veteran PEER Act Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Veteran PEER Act (Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act), requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to place at least two peer specialists in patient-aligned care teams at VA medical centers. The goal is to promote the use and integration of mental health, substance use disorder, and behavioral health services in primary care settings. The program must be implemented at 25 VA medical centers by the end of 2018 and 50 centers by the end of 2019, with a focus on rural, underserved areas and areas not near military installations. The bill also requires the Secretary to ensure that the needs of female veterans are addressed and that female peer specialists are available. The Secretary must submit periodic reports to Congress on the program's findings, benefits to veterans and families, and the effectiveness of peer specialists in engaging with community healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5830/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5830/BILLS-115hr5830ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5830/BILLS-115hr5830ih.pdf.pdf |
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