Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act

Senate Bill 3020 - Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T07:48:47Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3020 Veterans State Eligibility Standardization 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.

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3020

Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make modifications related to areas of residence and variable income thresholds for purposes of determining whether veterans qualify for treatment as low-income families for enrollment in the VA health care system.

The bill also requires the VA to ensure that all veterans who enroll in the VA health care system remain eligible to continue receiving health care furnished by the VA, subject to cost-sharing requirements that apply under current law.

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Current Status of Bill S 3020

Bill S 3020 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 20, 2021. Bill S 3020 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 20, 2021. Bill S 3020's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of October 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3020

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3020

Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modify the eligibility of veterans for treatment as a low-income family for purposes of enrollment in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to guarantee health care benefits for veterans enrolled in such system, and for other purposes.