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No Copays for Veterans' COVID-19 Preventive Care

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from charging veterans any out-of-pocket costs for certain preventive services related to coronavirus. This means veterans using VA healthcare won't have to pay copayments for these specific services.
Key points
Veterans will not pay copayments for qualifying COVID-19 preventive services.
This applies to services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Print number: 117_HR_617
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_617.

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 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will not pay copayments for qualifying COVID-19 preventive services.
  • This applies to services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14].

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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