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Introduced
05/21/2019
05/21/2019
In Committee
05/21/2019
05/21/2019
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 eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes. This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of January 1, 2017.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services with an A or B rating from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, (2) immunizations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines as of January 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1573/all-info | 05/22/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1573/BILLS-116s1573is.pdf | 06/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1573/BILLS-116s1573is.pdf.pdf | 06/05/2019 |
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