EVEST Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to automatically enroll eligible veterans in its health care enrollment system within 60 days after receiving their information from the Department of Defense. Within 60 days of enrolling a veteran, the VA would have to send notice by mail, and by email where practical, explaining how to opt out or enroll later. It would apply to veterans who leave the military starting 90 days before the law takes effect. By August 1, 2026, the VA would have to give these veterans electronic access to their eligibility certificate and an electronic way to opt out. The VA and the Government Accountability Office would each have to report to Congress on the enrollment and notice process.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Mark Takano Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors