WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veteran’s Health Act, legislation that requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consider continuity of healthcare when deciding whether seeing a provider in the community is in a veteran’s best medical interest.

“Our veterans deserver the best care possible,” said Senator Tillis. “This commonsense legislation allows veterans to continue care with their own trusted providers and cuts harmful red tape that prevents veterans from accessing the care they deserve.”

Background:

As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opens new facilities, many veterans are losing access to the VA’s Community Care Program and, consequently, their long-term healthcare providers. Veterans throughout the country have reported a loss of care, including North Carolina veterans.

Full text of the legislation is available HERE.

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