House Bill 4556
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 5, 2017
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House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4556
Congress
115
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.
Carol Shea-Porter
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Summary
This bill makes all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services by removing certain dental service restrictions.
The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
December 5, 2017
12/05/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/05/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/05/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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