Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the "Jackie Walorski VA Clinic".
Description: This bill designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the Jackie Walorski VA Clinic.
Sponsors: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Target Audience
Population: Veterans utilizing the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana
Estimated Size: 10000
- The bill is related to the designation of the VA clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana, which serves veterans.
- There are approximately 19 million veterans living in the United States.
- Only a portion of these veterans live in or near Mishawaka, Indiana, and thus are directly served by this clinic.
- The change in name will have symbolic significance rather than a functional impact on the healthcare services provided.
- The population directly affected by the name change will primarily include veterans living in and around Mishawaka who utilize this VA clinic.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily affects veterans who attend the Mishawaka VA clinic, hence most interviewees will be veterans or those closely associated with veterans.
- The name change itself is symbolic, so we're focusing on symbolic significance in responses rather than any change in healthcare access or quality.
- The represented population in the interviews will include people from diverse age groups, genders, and backgrounds to ensure a wide range of perspectives.
- Given the policy's symbolic nature, the impact on Cantril wellbeing scores is expected to be subtle rather than transformative.
- Considering the $20,000 USD budget across 10 years, cost implications aren't extensive and mostly cover nominal expenses related to the renaming process.
Simulated Interviews
Retired Army Veteran (South Bend, Indiana)
Age: 72 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The naming is a nice gesture, Walorski has done a lot for veterans.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Veteran Affairs Nurse (Mishawaka, Indiana)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's encouraging to see the VA clinic honor someone who cared for veterans.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Engineering Technician (Elkhart, Indiana)
Age: 34 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change isn't really important, but it's fine.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Veteran Services Coordinator (Mishawaka, Indiana)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the clinic is a respectful nod to Jackie Walorski's support.
- Looks good on paper, perhaps boosts morale a bit.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
IT consultant (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Doesn't affect me directly, but I understand it's a tribute.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired (Mishawaka, Indiana)
Age: 80 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I knew Jackie Walorski personally, so this means a lot to me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (South Bend, Indiana)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change sets a good example, though it's more symbolic.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Veteran Counselor (Mishawaka, Indiana)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A fitting tribute to Walorski, which may inspire veterans.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Research Analyst (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think the naming impacts core issues in veteran affairs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Student (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I didn't know Walorski, so it doesn't mean much to me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $20000 (Low: $10000, High: $30000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The estimated cost primarily reflects one-time expenses related to renaming signage and updating administrative records.
- The operation and services of the clinic remain unchanged with this bill.
- It is primarily of symbolic significance honoring Jackie Walorski.