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Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 2142

Bill 110 s 2142, also known as the Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008, was introduced in the United States Congress to address issues related to emergency medical care for veterans. The bill aimed to ensure that veterans who receive emergency medical treatment at non-VA facilities are not left with hefty medical bills.

The key provisions of the bill included requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse veterans for emergency medical care received at non-VA facilities if the veteran is enrolled in the VA health care system and the emergency care is not covered by their insurance. The bill also aimed to streamline the reimbursement process for veterans and non-VA facilities, making it easier for veterans to receive timely reimbursement for their emergency medical expenses.

Overall, the Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008 sought to improve access to emergency medical care for veterans and alleviate the financial burden that can come with receiving emergency care at non-VA facilities. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law, providing much-needed assistance to veterans in need of emergency medical treatment.

Current Status of Bill S 2142

Bill S 2142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2007. Bill S 2142 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on October 4, 2007.  Bill S 2142's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579. as of February 25, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2142

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2142

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2142

Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
OhioDemocrat

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