S 585 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Servicemember to Veteran Health Care Connection Act of 2025

S 585, the Servicemember to Veteran Health Care Connection Act of 2025, creates an automated pre-registration system to streamline health care enrollment for service members transitioning to veterans. It requires the VA to automatically register service members 180 days before separation into a pre-transition system, followed by outreach (via email, mail, or phone) to explain enrollment steps and available services, including initial appointment scheduling. The bill mandates the VA to simplify enrollment processes, improve coordination with the Department of Defense, and report annually on registration and enrollment outcomes. This directly affects all service members anticipating separation from the Armed Forces who may seek VA health care, aiming to reduce transition barriers and improve access to care.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
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Feb 13, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb 13, 2025
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