S. 1588 · 113th Congress
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treatment.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mazie Hirono
- Introduced
- 2013-10-28
- Latest action
- 2013-10-30 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-280.
Summary
Expands eligibility for reimbursement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for emergency medical treatment furnished in a non-VA facility to include veterans that were unable to receive care from the VA within the 24-month period preceding such treatment because of a waiting period imposed by the VA with respect to a new patient examination.