Veterans Health Care Freedom Act

Increased Choice in Care: Eligible veterans can elect to receive hospital care, medical services, and extended care services at any provider within the covered care system (Section 2(c)).

Greater Geographic Flexibility: Veterans can receive care at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities even if the facility is not in the same Veterans Integrated Service Network where the veteran lives (Section 2(b)(1)).

Improved Specialty Care Access: Veterans may select any specialty care provider within the covered care system (Section 2(e)(1)).

Specialized Primary Care Options: The Secretary can designate a specialty care provider as a primary care provider if it is in the veteran's health interest, such as an endocrinologist for a veteran with diabetes (Section 2(e)(2)).

Mental Health Access: Eligible veterans have the ability to select a mental health care provider within the covered care system (Section 2(f)).

Informed Decision Making: The Secretary is required to provide information regarding eligibility, cost sharing, treatments, and providers so veterans can make informed choices (Section 2(g)).