By Elaine S. Povich, CongressDaily
A pilot program approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday may make it easier for veterans who live far away from the nearest hospital to receive the care they need. The bill would allow some veterans who live more than 60 miles away from a VA hospital to receive services at a local health facility.
"I'm glad to see we are inching our way forward for our veterans from rural areas," said Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.
Several members of the committee pointed out the difficulty rural veterans have in reaching health care, whether they live on farms or in other remote areas.
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