To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care coverage provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the transition of members of the Armed Forces from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 8, 2019)
This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to recently discharged or released veterans during the one-year period following their discharge or release from active service or active reserve status. Such veterans shall be eligible for care even if they fail to enroll in the VA health care system.
The Department of Labor must promote the expanded eligibility for such VA care to members of the Armed Forces transitioning from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life through the Transition Assistance Program. In addition, the VA must publish notification of the expanded eligibility for such care on a VA website.
What just happenedDec 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 8, 2019
- Dec 2, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Dec 2, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1409)
- Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 8, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House