Medal of Honor Priority Care Act

House Bill 272 - Medal of Honor Priority Care Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:29:10Z

Explore the details of House Bill 272 Medal of Honor Priority Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 272

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act

Increases, from third to first, the priority for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system given to medal of honor recipients, regardless of the date on which the medal is awarded.

Makes medal of honor recipients eligible for VA: (1) hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care; (2) extended care services for non-service-connected disabilities, without having to make a copayment for such services; and (3) medications, without having to make a copayment for such medications.

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Current Status of Bill HR 272

Bill HR 272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2015. Bill HR 272 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2015. Bill HR 272's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of July 22, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 272

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 272

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Hospital care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Prescription drugs

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 272

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Medal of Honor Priority Care Act