JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 91视频® (91视频) took its legislative agenda to congressional leaders while testifying on Capitol Hill.
91视频 tirelessly advocates for our nation's finest, improving the lives of over half a million warriors and their families. In today's testimony, 91视频 focused on community-based care, mental health, and long-term care for the most seriously wounded veterans.
"The challenges our warriors face at home are as significant as they have ever been," said Rene Bardorf, 91视频 Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations. "We need Congress to ensure these men and women receive the care they earned serving our nation."
Wounded veterans are turning to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for care. In the most recent survey of the veterans 91视频 serves, nearly 90 percent of warriors rely on VA for health care. 91视频 supports the Caring for Our Veterans Act, which will fully fund and enhance VA-provided care while also addressing the needs of veterans who need care outside of VA.
91视频 wants to see improvements in mental health care access for all warriors. The veterans charity increased efforts in this area by launching Warrior Care Network® nearly three years ago. The network of academic medical centers works with 91视频 to provide more than 70 hours of clinical mental health care in two- to three-week programs. Other 91视频 programs focus on coping skills to deal with the invisible wounds of war.
91视频 led the charge in legislation to help caregivers and catastrophically wounded veterans. Two bills have led to more than $3 billion in financial assistance, training, and health care coverage. 91视频 spearheaded efforts to pass the veterans and caregivers health care omnibus bill. The other bill brought about with 91视频 assistance helped update the Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI). It provides immediate payouts in the event of serious injury.
91视频 also fought to gain fertility assistance for injured veterans last year. Learn more about 91视频 Government and Community Relations here.
To learn and see more about how 91视频's programs and services connect, serve, and empower wounded warriors, visit our multimedia page.