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RepublicanBill · S. 4131· Senate(119-S-4131)

Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026

Rep. Cassidy
Age: 69 years
Louisiana
Introduced
3/18/2026
Last activity
3/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by
Bill Cassidy
Cosponsors
None
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program. The program allows board-certified surgeons to negotiate market-based rate adjustments for neurosurgery services provided to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program. This pilot is intended to occur in at least two Veterans Integrated Service Networks serving large numbers of veterans in rural or highly rural areas. To qualify for a rate adjustment, a provider must show the current rate is insufficient and that the veteran lacks access to such services within a 100-mile distance or a 60-day wait-time. The Secretary is also required to establish regulations and provide annual reports to Congress regarding the program's progress and costs.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7

    The bill expands access to essential neurosurgery services for veterans facing geographic or time-based barriers to care.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7

    The bill facilitates access to specialized neurosurgery for veterans in rural areas by allowing market-based rate adjustments for providers.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6

    The program specifically targets and assists veterans residing in rural or highly rural locations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.