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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes for the cost of, or to furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10346

Bill 118 hr 10346, also known as the State Veterans Home Medication Reimbursement Act, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to either reimburse State homes for the cost of certain expensive medications provided to veterans receiving nursing home care in those facilities, or to directly furnish those medications to the State homes. This bill is designed to alleviate the financial burden on State homes that provide care to veterans by covering the costs of necessary medications.

The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that veterans receiving nursing home care in State facilities have access to the medications they need without placing a strain on the resources of the State homes. By either reimbursing the State homes for the cost of these medications or directly providing them, the bill aims to improve the quality of care for veterans in these facilities.

In addition to providing financial support for medications, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' care. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve overall healthcare services for veterans in State homes. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10346 seeks to address the issue of costly medications for veterans in nursing home care by ensuring that State homes are adequately supported in providing these essential medications. This legislation reflects a commitment to honoring and caring for our nation's veterans by ensuring they receive the medical treatment they need while residing in State facilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 10346

Bill HR 10346 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2024. Bill HR 10346 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 10, 2024.  Bill HR 10346's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10346

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10346

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10346

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes for the cost of, or to furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes for the cost of, or to furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes, and for other purposes.

Comments

Keaton Garner profile image

Keaton Garner

663

1 year ago

I'm not too sure about this bill. It sounds like a good idea to help veterans with costly medications, but I'm worried about how it will be funded. As a Republican, I believe in fiscal responsibility and I'm not sure if this bill aligns with that. It's sad to see our veterans struggle with healthcare costs, but I'm unsure if this is the best solution. #HRBill10346 #VeteransHealthcare

Keanu Hood profile image

Keanu Hood

678

1 year ago

Why should we be paying for this crap? Who benefits from this anyway? #ridiculous