H.R. 5888 · 110th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Bob Filner
Introduced
2008-04-24
Latest action
2008-04-24 · Introduced in House

Summary

Allows reimbursement to a veteran who receives emergency treatment in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility if, among other requirements, the veteran has no contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in whole (currently, in whole or part), extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider.