Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2020

House Bill 6285 - Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6285 Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2020 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.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6285

Veterans' True Choice Act of 2020

This bill allows covered veterans to receive coverage under TRICARE Select, a health care program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Veterans covered by this bill include those with service-connected disabilities, former prisoners of war, Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor recipients, those discharged from service due to disability, and those entitled to disability compensation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must reimburse DOD's costs of enrolling eligible veteran beneficiaries in the program.

A covered veteran may not concurrently receive medical care from DOD and the VA.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6285

Bill HR 6285 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6285 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6285's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6285

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6285

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disability and paralysis

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Military medicine

- Veterans' medical care

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6285

Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2020

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide eligibility for TRICARE Select to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes.

Veterans’ True Choice Act of 2020