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To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HR 1377
Bill 111 hr 1377, also known as the "Veteran Emergency Medical Reimbursement Act," aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to broaden the eligibility of veterans for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency medical treatment received at non-Department facilities.
Currently, veterans are only eligible for reimbursement if they receive emergency treatment at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility. This bill seeks to expand this eligibility to include treatment received at non-Department facilities, such as private hospitals or urgent care centers.
The purpose of this expansion is to ensure that veterans have access to timely and necessary emergency medical care, regardless of where they receive treatment. By allowing reimbursement for treatment at non-Department facilities, veterans will have more options for receiving care in emergency situations. In addition to expanding reimbursement eligibility, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veteran healthcare. These provisions are aimed at improving access to care and ensuring that veterans receive the support they need in emergency situations. Overall, the Veteran Emergency Medical Reimbursement Act seeks to enhance the healthcare options available to veterans and ensure that they receive the care they deserve in emergency situations.
Currently, veterans are only eligible for reimbursement if they receive emergency treatment at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility. This bill seeks to expand this eligibility to include treatment received at non-Department facilities, such as private hospitals or urgent care centers.
The purpose of this expansion is to ensure that veterans have access to timely and necessary emergency medical care, regardless of where they receive treatment. By allowing reimbursement for treatment at non-Department facilities, veterans will have more options for receiving care in emergency situations. In addition to expanding reimbursement eligibility, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veteran healthcare. These provisions are aimed at improving access to care and ensuring that veterans receive the support they need in emergency situations. Overall, the Veteran Emergency Medical Reimbursement Act seeks to enhance the healthcare options available to veterans and ensure that they receive the care they deserve in emergency situations.
Current Status of Bill HR 1377
Bill HR 1377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2009. Bill HR 1377 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2009. Bill HR 1377's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 111-137. as of February 1, 2010
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1377
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1377
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1377
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