Bill · H.R. 6848· House(119-HR-6848)
Whole Health for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Deluzio
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Whole Health for Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to limit the copayments required for veterans receiving Whole Health well-being services. The legislation establishes that the Secretary may not require copayments except under specific conditions. It allows for a monthly copayment that cannot exceed $30. Certain priority groups remain exempt from these payments entirely.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides veterans with increased affordability and access to diverse wellness and educational health services.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill enhances veterans' benefits by ensuring more affordable access to Whole Health well-being services through monthly copayment caps.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill improves healthcare access by capping monthly copayments for wellness services at $30 and exempting specific priority groups entirely.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Affordable Access: The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Department should provide all veterans with affordable access to Whole5 Health well-being services (Section 2(a)).
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Limits Monthly Costs: For veterans who are not in certain priority groups, the bill places a cap on what they can be charged, stating the monthly copayment may not exceed $30 (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Exemptions for Specific Groups: Veterans within priority groups (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) are prohibited from being required to make any copayment for these services (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Access to Diverse Wellness Services: The bill defines "Whole Health well-being services" to include educational and skill-building services, such as coaching and courses, as well as complementary and integrative health services like meditation, Tai Chi/Qigong, and yoga (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Monthly Copayments for Some Veterans: Except for those in specific priority groups, the Secretary is still permitted to require a monthly copayment for the receipt of Whole Health well-being services (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- 4/16/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 1/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House