What does Preamble of HEAL Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to increase payments or allowances for transportation of veterans. These payments or allowances would be for transportation to or from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also includes provisions for 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HEAL Act do?

This Act is formally titled the "Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act" or the "HEAL Act".

What does EXPANSION OF PAYMENTS OR ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF of HEAL Act do?

This section amends Title 38 of the United States Code, specifically Section 111, concerning payments or allowances for transportation of veterans to or from Department facilities. The mileage reimbursement rate for veterans' transportation is revised to align with the rate prescribed by the Administrator of General Services under section 5707(b) of Title 5. A prohibition is established against requiring a deductible for travel for examination, treatment, or care under this section. The definition of who can be reimbursed for providing transportation to veterans is expanded to include providers of personal care services, veterans service organizations, and veterans service agencies of local governments. Reimbursement for veterans service organizations providing transportation is clarified to be allowable under section 111 of this title.

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HEAL Act

Last updated: 9/22/2025 · Introduced: 9/10/2025

Author: Michael Lawler (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The HEAL Act updates veteran transportation reimbursement rates to match federal mileage standards.
This bill eliminates deductibles for veterans traveling to receive medical examinations, treatment, or care.
The Act expands eligibility for reimbursement to include personal care service providers, veterans service organizations, and local government agencies providing transportation to veterans.

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