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Introduced
03/25/2020
03/25/2020
In Committee
03/25/2020
03/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report assessing the billing practices of the Department of Defense for care received under the TRICARE program and at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the billing practices of the Department of Defense (DOD) for care received under the TRICARE program (a health care program operated by DOD for servicemembers, military retirees, and their dependents) or at military medical treatment facilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate the billing practices of the Department of Defense (DOD) for care received under the TRICARE program (a health care program operated by DOD for servicemembers, military retirees, and their dependents) or at military medical treatment facilities. The report will assess the extent to which DOD collects data on beneficiaries' other health insurance, has implemented recommendations to improve third-party payment collections, and has an efficient and effective process for adjudicating third-party liability claims. The bill also includes congressional findings on the complicated billing practices of DOD and instances of aggressive debt collection from uninsured or low-income civilian patients, and expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. should ensure high-quality, fair, and accessible health care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their dependents.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 03/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3580/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3580/BILLS-116s3580is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3580/BILLS-116s3580is.pdf.pdf |
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