To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5593 would expand the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by adding eyeglass lens fittings to the list of medical services that may be furnished to veterans through non-VA providers. Specifically, it amends title 38 of the U.S. Code to include “services, fittings for eyeglass lenses” as an eligible medical service under the VCCP. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create policies and regulations to implement this change, ensuring that eligible veterans can schedule eyeglass lens fitting appointments with nearby non-VA providers. It also mandates a report to Congress within 180 days detailing the implementation status, challenges, mitigation strategies, and an assessment of the benefits to veterans. The sponsor information shown in the text indicates introduction in the House by Ms. Maloy, for herself and Mr. Van Orden, with referral to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The intent is to expand access to a specific vision-related service through community care providers, rather than tying it solely to VA facilities.