HR 4993
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill changes how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for emergency treatment costs. Specifically, it allows the VA to cover copayments of $100 or more, while previously they were limited in how much they could reimburse for amounts owed to third parties or under health plans. This change aims to ease the financial burden on veterans facing emergency medical expenses. The bill applies to claims submitted on or after February 1, 2010, and includes claims related to a previous legal case.
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Marie Newman
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