Rural Veterans and Access to Healthcare – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
VA: Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, Notice of Meeting
Federal Register
Dec 18, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans from January 14, 2026. The Committee will provide advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to minority veterans through review of reports and studies on compensation, healthcare, rehabilitation, outreach, and other benefits and services. The agenda will include updates from the Office of Health Equity, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, Veterans Experience Office, Office of Rural Health, and Office of Survivor Assistance.
Source: Federal Register
VA: Exempting Whole Health Well-Being Services From Copayment
Federal Register
Nov 21, 2025 - Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) withdrawing the January 3, 2025, proposed rule titled "Exempting Whole Health Well-Being Services From Copayment." This withdrawal is applicable on November 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 11, 2025 - Describes a new mental health treatment offered for free to veterans and other first responders in Ohio. Highlights one veteran's work to increase access to the treatment in rural areas using mobile units.
Source: The Ohio Newsroom
Nov 11, 2025 - Describes a new service for rural Wisconsin veterans due to a partnership between a clinic and the Veterans Administration (VA). The Veteran Services Care Coordinator Program offers coordinators to help veterans navigate VA programs.
Source: WSAW
Oct 24, 2025 - Highlights an app from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supporting home-based primary care teams in areas with low internet connectivity. The app allows for digital access to patient information in the field, reducing the need for printed documents and increasing patient privacy and healthcare quality.
Source: VA News
Last Updated: 12/18/2025