S. 275Reported

Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Establishes veterans' access and notice rules for Community Care Program eligibility and updates VA mental health screening, appeals, and appointment management systems

Key points
  • Establish access standards
  • Establish appointment self service
  • Require eligibility notices
  • Extend claims deadline
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-07-30 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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