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Introduced
09/24/2024
09/24/2024
In Committee
10/22/2024
10/22/2024
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 eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act, aims to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medications related to preventive health services. Specifically, it amends the definition of "preventive health services" to include evidence-based items or services with high ratings from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, recommended immunizations, and certain preventive care and contraceptives for women. The bill also eliminates copayments for veterans receiving hospital care and medical services related to these preventive health services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9773/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9773/BILLS-118hr9773ih.pdf |
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