Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026 seeks to coordinate care and costs for veterans enrolled in both the Veterans Community Care Program.

The Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026 aims to enhance coordination between the Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services departments. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This agreement will facilitate reciprocal access to data on veterans enrolled in both the Veterans Community Care Program and Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. The goal is to avoid duplicative health care, erroneous or duplicative payments, and to inform veterans of beneficial services.

Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026 seeks to coordinate care and costs for veterans enrolled in both the Veterans Community Care Program.

The Veterans Care and Cost Coordination Act of 2026 aims to enhance coordination between the Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services departments. It requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This agreement will facilitate reciprocal access to data on veterans enrolled in both the Veterans Community Care Program and Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. The goal is to avoid duplicative health care, erroneous or duplicative payments, and to inform veterans of beneficial services.