The VA Mission Act is written to give veterans access to quality care by streamlining all VA programs into one cohesive system.  The goal being that with one system veterans will receive comprehensive care that will include community services along with medical and mental health providers.  One of the biggest wins for veterans is the removal of the 30-day/ 40 mile barriers to veterans’ care in the community.

“We put the needs of our veterans first when drafting the VA MISSION Act,” Senator Johnny Isakson (R-,Ga), Chairman of the Congressional Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, said.  “These landmark reforms give veterans the option of seeking care when and where it makes the most sense for their individual needs.  We’ve eliminated bureaucratic hurdles to create a force multiplier for the VA to better utilize its resources and provide even better care to veterans.  I look forward to hearing from the VA on its progress so far and will continue to keep a close watch to ensure the VA implements this law as Congress intended and does so in a timely manner.”

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will be holding a joint oversight hearing to discuss the implementation of the VA MISSION Act (also known as the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018) at 10:00 a.m, Tuesday, December 18, 2018.