To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled.

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Bill Number

HR 1335

Introduced

Mar 5, 2009

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Armed Forces and National Security Disability and paralysis Health care costs and insurance Hospital care Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Prohibits the collection by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of copayments or other fees for hospital or nursing home care in the case of catastrophically disabled veterans.

Actions

Jul 9, 2009

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 9, 2009

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 5, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 5, 2009

Introduced in House

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