Golden Votes to Pass New Legislation to Automatically Enroll Eligible Veterans in VA Health Care

Statement

Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today to pass H.R. 4673, the Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act (EVEST) Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill would automatically enroll eligible veterans for health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following the end of their military service. Veterans who sustained a qualifying injury during or as a result of their service qualify for care through the VA.

"There are around 140,000 veterans in Maine; less than half of us are enrolled in VA care and many of those who aren't enrolled are eligible," said Golden. "This bill will ensure that thousands of veterans across the state, and many more across the country, receive the physical and psychological health care they need as they transition out of the military. I've been working to improve health care for my fellow veterans since my time serving in the Maine State House and I'm proud to continue that work for my fellow vets in Congress."

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