A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 14, 2013)
Makes a child eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) eligible for such care until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.
Makes such provision inapplicable before January 1, 2014, to a child who is eligible to enroll in an employer-sponsored health care plan.
What just happenedMay 9, 2013
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 14, 2013
- May 9, 2013Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
- Feb 14, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Feb 14, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate