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Introduced
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
In Committee
04/04/2019
04/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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 eligibility cutoff to the child's 26th birthday, regardless of the child's marital status. The bill ensures that children remain eligible for CHAMPVA benefits until they reach 26 years of age, providing continuity of healthcare coverage for dependents of CHAMPVA-eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Sherrod Brown (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/04/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1034/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1034/BILLS-116s1034is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1034/BILLS-116s1034is.pdf.pdf |
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