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Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement: New Rules and Definitions

This act modifies the rules for reimbursing veterans for emergency medical treatment, clarifying definitions regarding out-of-pocket expenses. These changes apply to reimbursement claims for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, allowing veterans to seek reimbursement for costs previously deemed ineligible.
Key points
Modification of the limitation on reimbursement by replacing the term "or similar payment" with a specific reference to copayments of less than $100.
Definition of reimbursement claims to explicitly include copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance, even if the claim was previously rejected by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Changes apply to emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims from the Wolfe v. McDonough class action lawsuit.
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Additional Information
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021
Print number: HR 4993
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2021-08-10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement: New Rules and Definitions

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4993.

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 2021-08-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Modification of the limitation on reimbursement by replacing the term "or similar payment" with a specific reference to copayments of less than $100.
  • Definition of reimbursement claims to explicitly include copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance, even if the claim was previously rejected by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Changes apply to emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims from the Wolfe v. McDonough class action lawsuit.

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. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12].

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 2026-01-02.

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