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US S1172

US S1172
RELIEVE Act Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act


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Introduced
04/18/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to modify the eligibility requirements for reimbursement of veterans who receive emergency treatment at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. Specifically, the bill allows veterans to receive reimbursement if they were enrolled in the VA health care system within the 60-day period prior to receiving the emergency treatment. This change is intended to ensure that all eligible veterans can be reimbursed for their emergency medical expenses, even if they have recently enrolled in the VA system.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217. (on 07/12/2023)

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