To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Celeste Maloy (Republican-UT)September 26, 2025

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Veterans would get eyeglass lens fittings through local community care programs.

Currently, veterans cannot get eyeglass lens fittings covered under the Veterans Community Care Program. This bill would change that, allowing them to get these fittings from local, non-VA providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs would also need to set up new rules to make this happen.

What Would Change

Today, eyeglass lens fittings are not specifically covered for veterans through the Veterans Community Care Program. If this bill becomes law, veterans would be able to get these fittings from local, non-VA providers, and the VA would set up rules to make this happen.

Key Provisions

Lets veterans get eyeglass lens fittings through local community care programs.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create new rules for these services.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make sure veterans can find fitting appointments close to home.
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress within 180 days on how the new program is working.

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