House Bill 8710
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Community Care Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8710
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Community Care Fairness Act
This bill requires covered veterans to submit a notification of the care or services they received within 30 days of being admitted for emergency care under the Veterans Community Care Program as a condition for authorization of such care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system or those who are not enrolled but are eligible for care due to a service-connected disability.
October 30, 2020
10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:27 PM