HR 2628 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Dental care Digestive and metabolic diseases Health information and medical records Health personnel Home and outpatient care Medical education Veterans' medical care

VET CARE Act of 2019

Introduced: May 9, 2019 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps

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Became law

Mar 12, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 12, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 12, 2020

Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

Sep 11, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 9, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019 or the VET CARE Act of 2019

This bill addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits.

The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

What's happening now March 12, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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