Bills · HR 6526
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6526Veterans' medical careGovernment studies and investigations
Clarity on Care Options Act
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a common problem for military families: finding doctors who accept their health insurance, CHAMPVA. Without a clear list, families often struggle to locate providers, leading to delays in care or out-of-pocket expenses if they unknowingly see a provider who doesn't accept CHAMPVA's payment terms. If this bill becomes law, these families will have a single, reliable source to find care, making their healthcare experience smoother and potentially saving them money.
If the bill doesn't become law, CHAMPVA beneficiaries will continue to face challenges in identifying in-network providers, relying on less efficient methods like calling individual offices. This can lead to frustration, limited access to care, and financial strain for those who might otherwise qualify for full coverage. The annual reports to Congress would also provide valuable data to identify areas with provider shortages, helping policymakers address gaps in care for these families.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA Secretary to establish and maintain a publicly available online directory of healthcare providers who accept CHAMPVA.
This makes it much easier for CHAMPVA beneficiaries to find doctors and reduces the burden of individually verifying provider acceptance.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that entities managing veteran community care networks annually survey their providers about CHAMPVA acceptance and report the findings to the VA.
This ensures the VA has up-to-date information to populate and maintain an accurate provider directory.
PROVISION 03
Requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress for five years detailing CHAMPVA provider acceptance rates and identifying geographical areas lacking such providers.
This provides crucial data for Congress to understand the accessibility of care for CHAMPVA beneficiaries and address service gaps.
PROVISION 04
Sets specific deadlines for initial implementation: queries within 90 days and the public directory within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
These deadlines ensure timely action and prevent indefinite delays in providing the directory.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 13
Subcommittee Hearings Held
DEC 10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
DEC 9
Introduced in House
DEC 9
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6526
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
House BillHR 6526Veterans' medical careGovernment studies and investigations
Clarity on Care Options Act
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
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