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Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.

The VA shall contract with a dental insurer to administer the plan. Benefits shall include diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and other restorative services, surgical services, and emergency services.

Enrollment shall be voluntary. The VA shall: (1) prescribe the minimum enrollment period, and (2) prescribe and annually adjust the premiums necessary to cover costs associated with carrying out the plan. Each individual covered by the plan shall pay the entire premium and the full cost of any copayments.

The VA shall permit voluntary disenrollment within 30 days after initial enrollment and under other specified circumstances the VA shall prescribe to the extent that such disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal integrity of the plan.

This bill's provisions terminate on December 31, 2021.

What just happenedJul 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-218.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-218.

  2. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-218.

  3. Jul 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 19, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 19, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 14, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4974)

  9. Jul 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4974)

  10. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4974)

  11. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30200

    Mr. Wenstrup asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Jul 13, 2016FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Jul 13, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5036)

  16. Jul 13, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5036)

  17. Jul 13, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5035-5036)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Jul 13, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5035-5036)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Jun 29, 2016Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-707.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Jun 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Jun 14, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 29, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.

The VA shall contract with a dental insurer to administer the plan. Benefits shall include diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and other restorative services, surgical services, and emergency services.

Enrollment shall be voluntary. The VA shall: (1) prescribe the minimum enrollment period, and (2) prescribe and annually adjust the premiums necessary to cover costs associated with carrying out the plan. Each individual covered by the plan shall pay the entire premium and the full cost of any copayments.

The VA shall permit voluntary disenrollment within 30 days after initial enrollment and under other specified circumstances the VA shall prescribe to the extent that such disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal integrity of the plan.

This bill's provisions terminate on December 31, 2021.

Passed House without amendmentJul 14, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.

The VA shall contract with a dental insurer to administer the plan. Benefits shall include diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and other restorative services, surgical services, and emergency services.

Enrollment shall be voluntary. The VA shall: (1) prescribe the minimum enrollment period, and (2) prescribe and annually adjust the premiums necessary to cover costs associated with carrying out the plan. Each individual covered by the plan shall pay the entire premium and the full cost of any copayments.

The VA shall permit voluntary disenrollment within 30 days after initial enrollment and under other specified circumstances the VA shall prescribe to the extent that such disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal integrity of the plan.

This bill's provisions terminate on December 31, 2021.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 13, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.

The VA shall contract with a dental insurer to administer the plan. Benefits shall include diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and other restorative services, surgical services, and emergency services.

Enrollment shall be voluntary. The VA shall: (1) prescribe the minimum enrollment period, and (2) prescribe and annually adjust the premiums necessary to cover costs associated with carrying out the plan. Each individual covered by the plan shall pay the entire premium and the full cost of any copayments.

The VA shall permit voluntary disenrollment within 30 days after initial enrollment and under other specified circumstances the VA shall prescribe to the extent that such disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal integrity of the plan.

This bill's provisions terminate on December 31, 2021.

Introduced in SenateJun 14, 2016

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and administer a dental insurance plan for veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under federal veterans' benefits provisions and for veterans' survivors and dependents who are eligible for medical care under such provisions.

The VA shall contract with a dental insurer to administer the plan. Benefits shall include diagnostic services, preventative services, endodontics and other restorative services, surgical services, and emergency services.

Enrollment shall be voluntary. The VA shall: (1) prescribe the minimum enrollment period, and (2) prescribe and annually adjust the premiums necessary to cover costs associated with carrying out the plan. Each individual covered by the plan shall pay the entire premium and the full cost of any copayments.

The VA shall permit voluntary disenrollment within 30 days after initial enrollment and under other specified circumstances the VA shall prescribe to the extent that such disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal integrity of the plan.

This bill's provisions terminate on December 31, 2021.

Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2016 — Informed