CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 11:15 PM

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023

This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.

Bill 118 s 1119, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for children who are covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

The bill aims to ensure that children who are covered under CHAMPVA receive the necessary care and support they need, particularly in cases where their primary caregiver is unable to provide for them due to a variety of circumstances. This includes situations where the primary caregiver is deployed, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.

Specifically, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 seeks to expand access to childcare services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provide additional financial assistance to families who may be struggling to meet the needs of their children. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant agencies to ensure that children covered under CHAMPVA receive the best possible care. Overall, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 aims to enhance the support and protections available to children covered under CHAMPVA, ensuring that they have access to the care and services they need to thrive.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1119

Introduced on
2023-03-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/30/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023

This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.

Bill 118 s 1119, also known as the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protections and support for children who are covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

The bill aims to ensure that children who are covered under CHAMPVA receive the necessary care and support they need, particularly in cases where their primary caregiver is unable to provide for them due to a variety of circumstances. This includes situations where the primary caregiver is deployed, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.

Specifically, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 seeks to expand access to childcare services for children covered under CHAMPVA, as well as provide additional financial assistance to families who may be struggling to meet the needs of their children. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant agencies to ensure that children covered under CHAMPVA receive the best possible care. Overall, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023 aims to enhance the support and protections available to children covered under CHAMPVA, ensuring that they have access to the care and services they need to thrive.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/12/2023

CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2023

This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the chil...


Latest Action3/30/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.