SCHEDULES Act of 2026 mandates the VA to set a standard for scheduling veterans' care appointments and report on compliance.

The SCHEDULES Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a standard for the timing between referrals and appointments for veterans' care. This includes a three-business-day standard for facility appointments and a seven-calendar-day standard for community care. The Secretary must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing the percentage of referrals meeting these standards, disaggregated by care categories and facility. Annual reports must include aggregated data, a ranking of medical centers, and steps taken to improve care timeliness.

SCHEDULES Act of 2026 mandates the VA to set a standard for scheduling veterans' care appointments and report on compliance.

The SCHEDULES Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a standard for the timing between referrals and appointments for veterans' care. This includes a three-business-day standard for facility appointments and a seven-calendar-day standard for community care. The Secretary must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing the percentage of referrals meeting these standards, disaggregated by care categories and facility. Annual reports must include aggregated data, a ranking of medical centers, and steps taken to improve care timeliness.