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Time is running out for the 119th Congress to address important issues. In September, Congress started a seven-week recess and will not return until after the November elections. This allows for about 29 days in session before everything must start over with the newly elected Congress.
During this window, Congress has several key tasks to focus on including:
Government Funding: Address the federal budget deadline following the expiration of temporary stopgap funding.
Leadership Transition: Select leaders for the incoming 120th Congress.
Orientation: Conduct official onboarding and orientation for newly elected members and their staff.
MOAA continues to press for a key piece of legislation to be passed. Congress has not scheduled a specific date for a final vote on H.R.9237 — the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA). More than 60 provisions in the Take Care of America's Veterans Act address veterans benefits, health care, education, transition assistance, caregiver support, and survivor benefits. This may be the only chance to pass this legislation.
The most effective way to ensure Congress supports legislation is by hearing from their constituents. We need Congress to pass this legislation before the end of the 119th Congress. Anyone can use the MOAA Legislation Action Center website to urge their representatives to pass TCAVA. TAKE ACTION NOW!
Finally, stay informed and involved. Never Stop Serving.
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Healthcare Issue Reporting
Boots on the Ground ~ Grassroots Reporting
The MOAA Virtual Council is the only MOAA council with healthcare affinity members, in all 50 States, utilizing all venues of healthcare delivery for themselves and their families.
With the professional education, training and experience, these members are positioned to recognize, identify, and evaluate policies and practices which may affect, impact, or have an expectant negative outcome in the Military Healthcare System.
The Virtual Council Healthcare Issue Team (VC-HIT) will collect reported member issues to identify trends or issues which may impact the overall healthcare of our Uniformed Service beneficiaries. This IS NOT for resolution or action on personal issues or care. All members will continue to use the patient advocate, of the appropriate agency, for personal issues. The issue would have an impact or effect on the overall, general beneficiary population.
Members from the Uniformed Service Nurse Advocates, Public Health Service, and Healthcare Professionals virtual chapters will serve on the Council VC-HIT board to review and evaluate reports and recommend further actions. The VC-HIT will serve as an adjunct for MOAA healthcare issue reporting program and work in collaboration with the MOAA Government Relations office.
There will be Full compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; NO Personal Health Information(PHI); NO advice or recommendations discussed with the reporting member. This program is for data collection, tracking and reporting ONLY.