Fit Vets Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to run a pilot program giving certain veterans access to the SilverSneakers fitness program, or another evidence-based senior exercise program the VA finds comparable, as part of their VA health care. Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system who meet criteria set by the VA in regulations would be eligible. The VA could run the program nationwide or in certain regions. The program would end three years after it starts, and within 180 days after it ends the VA would have to report to Congress on participation, costs, health outcomes, and whether to make the program permanent.

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Sponsors

• Jennifer A. Kiggans Republican sponsor
• 7 cosponsors