Archive · 17 Jun 2025
VA Allows Healthcare Workers to Refuse Care Based on Beliefs
The VA has updated its rules.
Now, healthcare workers at VA hospitals can choose not to treat veterans based on their political views or marital status.
This change came after President Trump issued an executive order.
Previously, the VA protected veterans against this type of discrimination.
The VA said the changes are just a way of putting the President's order into effect.
However, the VA also stated the news story about the changes was false.
New VA guidelines allow healthcare workers to refuse treatment.
Healthcare workers can now decline care based on political beliefs and marital status.
These changes follow President Trump's executive order.
VA spokesperson confirmed the rule changes.
VA described the Guardian's story as "disinformation."
- Who
- Healthcare workers at VA hospitals and veterans.
- What
- New VA guidelines allow healthcare workers to deny care based on political beliefs and marital status.
- When
- The changes follow an executive order on January 30 by President Trump.
- Where
- Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
- Why
- To reshape federal policies around gender and ideology.
The Guardian's Reporting
Department of Veterans Affairs
Accuracy of Reporting
The Guardian's Reporting
Healthcare workers may now deny care based on political or marital status.
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA says story is disinformation.
- Affected Group
- Veterans
- Action
- Healthcare workers can decline treatment
- Reasons for denial
- Political beliefs, marital status, etc.
- Source
- Executive order by President Trump
- VA Response
- Described Guardian story as disinformation