Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 2019)
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (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, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of January 1, 2017.
What just happenedMay 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2019
- May 21, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 21, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate