Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2692 - Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2692 Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021 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.

3/13/2024, 2:14 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2692

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021

This bill modifies the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts a veteran owes to a third party or owes under a health plan contract. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse copayments of $100 or more and excludes deductibles and coinsurance from the limitation.

This modification must apply with respect to any reimbursement claim for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough.

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Current Status of Bill S 2692

Bill S 2692 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 10, 2021. Bill S 2692 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 10, 2021. Bill S 2692's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of August 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2692

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2692

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health care costs and insurance

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2692

A bill to amend title 38, United States, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract.

Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021