To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

This bill adds fittings for eyeglass lenses to the list of medical services that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can provide to veterans, including through the Veterans Community Care Program. The VA would have to write rules so that veterans eligible for care from non-VA providers can schedule an eyeglass lens fitting with a provider near where they live. Within 180 days after the bill becomes law, the VA would have to report to Congress on how the change is being carried out, any challenges, a plan to address those challenges, and the benefits to veterans.

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Sponsors

• Celeste Maloy Republican sponsor
• 7 cosponsors