HR 2493
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care
ACT for Veterans Act
Introduced: May 2, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act or the ACT for Veterans Act
This bill modifies the Veterans Community Care Program to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to deem as authorized emergency care or services provided by a non-VA health care provider to a covered veteran if such veteran applies for authorization within 96 hours (currently 72 hours under VA regulations) of admission for care. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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