Bergman Votes to Replace Problem Ridden VA Choice Act, Sends MISSION Act to Senate
Washington,
May 16, 2018
"For years, Veterans in rural communities of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have struggled to access the care they've earned in a timely and convenient setting. While the VA Choice Program was meant to provide Veterans with flexibility in receiving care, its results were far from acceptable. From Veterans not receiving care, to providers not receiving reimbursement for the care provided, the shortfalls and red-tape of the Choice Program have been problematic for years. The VA MISSION Act addresses these shortcomings, and if signed into law, will provide rural Veterans the flexibility needed to receive the care they’ve rightfully earned," said Bergman. Congressman Bergman continued, "One of my top priorities on the VA Committee has been not only replacing this broken system, but making sure we get it right this time. Today's vote in the House to pass the VA MISSION Act was a monumental step towards making healthcare accessible for our rural Veterans."
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