Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act
Sponsored By: Representative LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Introduced
Summary
Authorize boxing-based exercise classes as a treatment option for veterans with Parkinson’s disease and similar movement disorders.
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- Veterans: Enrolled veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s or a similar movement disorder could choose boxing-based exercise classes as a covered treatment option.
- Providers and payment: The Department of Veterans Affairs would either provide these classes at VA medical facilities or reimburse veterans for classes at non-VA facilities, creating a payment path for community programs.
- Timing: Coverage would apply to medical services furnished on or after 180 days after the Act's enactment.
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Boxing therapy access for veterans
If enacted, the VA would furnish boxing-based exercise classes to eligible veterans. You would be eligible if you are enrolled in VA health care, have Parkinson's disease or a similar movement disorder, and elect to participate. The VA could provide classes at VA medical facilities or reimburse classes you take at non-VA facilities. This would apply to medical services furnished on or after 180 days after the date of enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
IL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/4/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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