ACCESS Act: Veterans Could Skip VA Wait Times for Faster Mental Health Care
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By Teal Yost
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March 11, 2026
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The ACCESS Act could allow veterans to bypass lengthy VA wait times for mental health services. After surviving combat in Afghanistan, one veteran faced a six-month wait for therapy through the VA. This proposed legislation would give veterans more choice in seeking faster care outside the VA system, but critics worry it could undermine the VA's mission and resources.
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