CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2023

1/10/2024, 9:45 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 2414, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023, aims to provide additional support and protection for children who are covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

The bill includes provisions that would ensure that children who are eligible for CHAMPVA coverage continue to receive the necessary medical care and services they need. It also seeks to address issues related to the coordination of benefits for children covered under both CHAMPVA and other health insurance plans.

Additionally, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 includes measures to improve access to mental health services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provisions to enhance outreach and education efforts to ensure that families are aware of the benefits available to them. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen and protect the healthcare coverage of children who are beneficiaries of CHAMPVA, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need to thrive.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2414

Introduced on
2023-03-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 2414, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023, aims to provide additional support and protection for children who are covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

The bill includes provisions that would ensure that children who are eligible for CHAMPVA coverage continue to receive the necessary medical care and services they need. It also seeks to address issues related to the coordination of benefits for children covered under both CHAMPVA and other health insurance plans.

Additionally, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 includes measures to improve access to mental health services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provisions to enhance outreach and education efforts to ensure that families are aware of the benefits available to them. Overall, this bill aims to strengthen and protect the healthcare coverage of children who are beneficiaries of CHAMPVA, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need to thrive.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action4/14/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.