The bill would create a Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program to provide dental care to veterans in rural and highly rural areas. Starting October 1, 2026, the program could use dental vans, mobile clinics, or temporary structures at outreach events. It would end on September 30, 2029. The bill requires yearly reports on how many veterans received care, where care was provided, operating costs, and whether the program should be improved or made permanent. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Veterans in rural areas may be able to receive dental care through the pilot program. The VA would prioritize locations more than 75 miles from a VA dental clinic, with many veterans who have unmet dental needs, or with large veteran populations. The bill does not specify individual eligibility rules.
The bill does not provide a total program cost or specify funding. It requires reports on the costs of operating each type of service.
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