A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment.

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Bill Number

S 1588

Introduced

Oct 28, 2013

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care coverage and access Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Expands eligibility for reimbursement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for emergency medical treatment furnished in a non-VA facility to include veterans that were unable to receive care from the VA within the 24-month period preceding such treatment because of a waiting period imposed by the VA with respect to a new patient examination.

Actions

Oct 30, 2013

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.
Oct 28, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 28, 2013

Introduced in Senate

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