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Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007

Introduced: November 15, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Nov 16, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 15, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Nov 15, 2007

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to establish and implement a pilot program to provide mental health counseling services to eligible veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Defines "eligible veteran" as one who: (1) served on active duty in support of a contingency operation; (2) is eligible to receive hospital care and medical services; (3) has been diagnosed with a mental health condition and recommended to receive mental health counseling; and (4) resides at least 30 miles from a VA medical facility that employs a full-time mental health professional. Requires the Secretary to issue to an eligible veteran a six-month supply of vouchers to be used to pay for counseling (including family counseling) services provided by the mental health provider.

Requires the Secretary to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the pilot program.

What's happening now November 16, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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