Veterans Medical Access Act
Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-06 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House committee actions |
| 2015-01-13 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-13 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |