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US S4909
US S4909Native American Veteran PACT Act Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act
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Introduced
11/18/2020
11/18/2020
In Committee
11/18/2020
11/18/2020
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 prohibit the collection of a health care copayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from a veteran who is a member of an Indian Tribe. This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from collecting copayments from American Indian or Alaska Native veterans for hospital care or medical services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Native American Veteran PACT Act or the Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act, prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from collecting copayments from American Indian or Alaska Native veterans for hospital care or medical services. Specifically, the bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit the VA from collecting copayments from any "covered veteran," which includes those who are catastrophically disabled as defined by the Secretary or are members of an Indian Tribe or urban Indians as defined in the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill's provisions will take effect one year after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4909/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4909/BILLS-116s4909is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4909/BILLS-116s4909is.pdf.pdf |
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