U.S. Rep. Young Kim of California is introducing legislation with the goal of making sure members of the military do not have a lapse in public health insurance coverage.
House Resolution 683 would allow people to “pre-enroll” in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs to get health coverage along with other perks.
Specifically, the Republican's legislation would establish a “pilot program” to allow those serving the country 180 days ahead of their “separation” to apply for VA health coverage, as well as prompt the department to put together a yearly report on it, according to a news release.
The bill was sent to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Jan. 23, and if it passes both chambers of Congress, it will make its way to President Donald Trump’s desk for a possible signature.
As of 2022, there are over 2 million in the U.S. military, according to the Department of Defense.
