A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend by five years the period for the provision by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of noninstitutional extended care services and required nursing home care.

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Bill Number

S 836

Introduced

Apr 9, 2003

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Topics

Ambulatory care Armed Forces and National Security Health Home care services Long-term care Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Extends through December 31, 2008, the period during which: (1) noninstitutional extended care services will be considered to be medical services required to be provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans; and (2) the Secretary shall be required to provide nursing home care to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Amends the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act to require an additional report on the extended care services.

Actions

Apr 9, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5070)
Apr 9, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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