Veterans Medical Access Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 13, 2015)
Veterans Medical Access Act
Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2015
- Feb 6, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 13, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House