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Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025
10/4/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5261
H.R. 5261 of the 119th Congress aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code concerning the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment costs owed to a third party or under a health-plan contract. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2025.
Congressional Summary of HR 5261
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025
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 HR 5261
Bill HR 5261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5261 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5261's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5261
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 5261
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5261
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025
To amend title 38, United States Code, 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5261
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