H.R. 1377 · 111th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of…
Full title
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.
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- House Introduced Mar 6, 2009
- House Passed Mar 30, 2009
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2009
- President To the President Jan 20, 2010
- President Signed Feb 1, 2010
- Law Feb 1, 2010
Revises provisions concerning the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse a veteran for the cost of emergency care provided in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to provide that, if the veteran has contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in part, extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider…
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Feb 3, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 26, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Revises provisions concerning the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse a veteran for the cost of emergency care provided in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility to provide that, if the veteran has contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in part, extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider of the emergency treatment and payment for the treatment may be made by both the VA and the third party, the amount payable by the VA shall be that which exceeds the cost payable by the third party. Prohibits the Secretary from reimbursing a veteran for any copayment or other charge owed to a third party under a health plan contract.
Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse a veteran for the cost of the emergency care described above which is provided before the enactment of this Act, if the Secretary determines that it is appropriate under the circumstances.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Feb 1, 2010): Became Public Law No: 111-137.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 6, 2009
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- House Introduced Mar 6, 2009
- House Passed Mar 30, 2009
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2009
- President To the President Jan 20, 2010
- President Signed Feb 1, 2010
- Law Feb 1, 2010
No recorded floor vote found.