To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran.

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Bill Number

HR 577

Introduced

Jan 27, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Home and outpatient care Hospital care Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the Secretary's existing authority to furnish health care to veterans at non-VA facilities to provide health care at non-VA facilities to veterans who reside more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility providing the care they seek.

Actions

Feb 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 27, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 27, 2015

Introduced in House

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