Bill > HR3812

This bill, known as the STRIVE Act of 2025 (Stop Troubling Retroactive Invoices for Veteran Expenses Act), introduces new protections for veterans regarding healthcare copayments. Specifically, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be prohibited from collecting copayments from a veteran more than two years after receiving hospital care or medical services if the VA failed to provide timely notice about the copayment. The bill establishes a $2,000 threshold for copayment notifications, with this amount to be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the VA Secretary is granted broad discretion to waive copayment requirements in cases deemed appropriate, even without a formal request from the veteran. The bill also includes a minor technical amendment extending certain pension payment limits to February 29, 2032. The primary goal of this legislation is to protect veterans from unexpected and delayed healthcare billing, ensuring they are not penalized for administrative delays in the VA's notification process.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3812/all-info