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Introduced
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status.
AI Summary
This bill, the CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2019, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) from the current limit to the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status. This change in eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits is effective for medical care provided on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Julia Brownley (D)*,
Kathy Castor (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 04/29/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2094/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2094/BILLS-116hr2094ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2094/BILLS-116hr2094ih.pdf.pdf |
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