S 4131 · 119th Congress

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide market-based rate adjustments to certain providers for furnishing qualifying specialized surgical services to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

This bill creates a pilot program to help veterans get specialized neurosurgery services more easily. Right now, the VA pays community doctors a set rate to treat veterans through the Veterans Community Care Program. The problem is that in rural areas, these fixed rates often aren't enough to attract qualified neuro…

Sponsor

Cassidy, Bill (R-Louisiana)

Introduced

2026-03-18

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security