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US HR9484

US HR9484
RELIEVE Act Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act


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Introduced
09/06/2024
In Committee
09/17/2024
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 through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act, amends the eligibility requirements for veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment through the Veterans Community Care program. Specifically, it removes the requirement for veterans to have previously received care from the VA system before being eligible for reimbursement, but only for emergency treatment received within 60 days of the veteran enrolling in the VA health care system. This change is intended to ensure that newly enrolled veterans can access emergency care without facing administrative barriers to reimbursement.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/17/2024)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs
Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9484/all-info 09/07/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9484/BILLS-118hr9484ih.pdf 09/13/2024
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