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Automating Veteran Health Insurance Billing and Collections

This act aims to streamline the process of collecting payments from health insurers for medical care provided to veterans. By automating these collections, the Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to recover funds more efficiently, potentially leading to better management of resources for veteran healthcare.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs must automate the collection of outstanding payments from health insurance companies.
The goal is to recover more owed funds, which should improve the Department's finances and potentially enhance service availability for veterans.
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Print number: 117_HR_360
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Fiscal Responsibility Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_360.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must automate the collection of outstanding payments from health insurance companies.
  • The goal is to recover more owed funds, which should improve the Department's finances and potentially enhance service availability for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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