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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medi- cines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act, aims to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medications and other preventive health services. Specifically, it amends the existing law to exempt veterans from any copayments for medications that are part of preventive health services. It also eliminates copayments for hospital care and medical services related to preventive health. The bill defines "preventive health services" to include evidence-based items or services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, immunizations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and preventive care and screenings for women as outlined in the Health Resources and Services Administration's Women's Preventive Services Guidelines.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 10/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1779/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1779/BILLS-117s1779is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1779/BILLS-117s1779is.pdf.pdf |
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