H.R. 1921 · 108th Congress
Continuity of Care for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Filner
- Introduced
- 2003-05-01
- Latest action
- 2003-06-09 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Continuity of Care for Veterans With Chronic Conditions Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish a veteran by prescription no less than a 90-day supply a medication listed under the Controlled Substances Act if the prescribing physician determines that the veteran: (1) has a chronic condition for which the medication is appropriate; and (2) has not demonstrated any symptoms of abuse of that medication.