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Bill > S1172
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Introduced
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1172/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1172/BILLS-118s1172is.pdf |
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