Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2017)
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
This bill exempts veterans from Department of Veteran Affairs medical copayments for medication or hospital care and medical services related to preventive health services.
The bill includes in the definition of preventive health services: (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, such additional preventive care and screenings not otherwise described in (1) as provided for in guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
What just happenedMar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House