Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inpatient mental health treatment under the Veterans Community Care Program.
The Veterans' Mental Health Access Act mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inpatient treatment for mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and substance abuse, to eligible veterans. Treatment can be provided in a VA medical center or through the Veterans Community Care Program. The Secretary must furnish this care within 24 hours of a veteran's request or a health care provider's prescription. Additionally, the Secretary is required to publish a biannual report on wait times for veterans seeking such care.
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