HR 2410 118th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

VET CARE Act of 2023

Introduced: March 30, 2023 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2023 or the VET CARE Act of 2023

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 April 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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