To reauthorize the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides health services to veterans through qualifying non-Department health care providers.

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Bill Number

HR 4916

Introduced

Apr 12, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Health care coverage and access Public contracts and procurement Rural conditions and development Veterans' medical care

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Summary

This bill amends the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 to extend through August 7, 2021, the pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides covered health services in highly rural areas to covered veterans through qualifying non-VA health care providers.

Actions

Apr 12, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 12, 2016

Introduced in House

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