Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 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 happenedAug 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2019
- Aug 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House