Solid Start Act of 2022
Sponsored By: Senator Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Became Law
Summary
Proactive outreach to newly separated veterans is created through the Solid Start program, which directs the VA to contact veterans after separation and coordinate outreach with the Department of Defense.
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- Newly separated veterans will get proactive contact and information. The VA must collect up-to-date contact details during transition activities and call each veteran three times during the first year while providing website and transition materials tailored to their situation.
- Veterans with recent mental health care and those in crisis get priority. The program requires prioritizing outreach to veterans who used mental health resources before separation and connecting veterans in crisis to appropriate resources, with information tailored to women veterans’ health and benefit needs.
- VA operations and DoD transition processes must be more integrated. The law mandates DoD coordination, quality assurance for tailored calls, data collection to evaluate effectiveness, and allows optional steps like alternate contacts and follow-up mailings after missed calls.
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VA Solid Start calls for new veterans
If you recently left the military, VA collects your contact info during transition or separation counseling and explains Solid Start. VA calls you three times in your first year after separation, no matter your discharge type. Calls are tailored and quality-checked, with extra outreach if you used mental health care before separation. Women veterans get information specific to their health and benefits. VA shares local help like Vet Centers and veterans service organizations, and posts details online. If calls are missed, VA can send tailored mailings and track results; you can also list an alternate contact.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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