VA Expands Private Provider Options For Veterans Under MISSION Act

On June 5, 2019, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued final rules to expand community-based health care options for veterans under the federal Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018. The rules, which went into effect on June 6, 2019, launched the Community Care Program, which will allow veterans to receive services in the community from private provider organizations if they meet specific eligibility criteria or are in need of urgent care services for minor illnesses. The MISSION Act is intended to streamline the VA’s community care programs so that the . . .