# Plain Language Summary: Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act

## What This Bill Does

This bill creates a pilot program to help veterans who are enrolled in both Medicare and the VA health system coordinate their medical care. Currently, many older veterans receive healthcare from two separate systems—the Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicare—which can lead to confusion, duplicate services, and gaps in care. This bill directs the VA to test a new approach where case managers help veterans navigate both systems, share medical records between providers, and ensure veterans get the right care at the right time.

## Who Benefits

The primary beneficiaries are senior veterans and wounded warriors who qualify for both Medicare and VA healthcare. The pilot program will operate in 3-5 different regions across the country, with a focus on rural areas and medically underserved communities. Each participating veteran will be assigned a case manager to help them understand their options and coordinate appointments and treatments across both the VA and Medicare networks.

## Key Provisions

- **Case Managers**: Each veteran in the program gets a dedicated case manager to develop a personalized care plan and help navigate both healthcare systems
- **Multiple Locations**: The program will run in different geographic areas (rural and urban) to test what works best in various settings
- **Private Sector Help**: The VA is encouraged to partner with private healthcare companies that have experience coordinating care across multiple systems
- **Tracking Results**: The program will measure success through metrics like patient satisfaction, quality of care, costs, and how well information is shared between providers
- **Consultation**: The VA will work with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure coordination with Medicare

Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act

Moran, Jerry

Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system.