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VET CARE Act: New Dental Support and Pilot Program for Veterans

This law allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support community dentists treating veterans and creates a pilot program offering free dental care to certain veterans with type 2 diabetes. The program aims to see if dental care improves veterans' overall health and lowers healthcare costs.
Key points
The VA can provide administrative support to local dentists treating veterans, even if the care isn't provided under VA law.
A pilot program offers free dental care to veterans aged 40-70 with type 2 diabetes who don't receive regular periodontal care and aren't eligible for existing VA dental benefits.
The pilot program includes dental evaluations and treatment for eligible veterans to study the link between oral health and chronic conditions.
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Print number: 117_HR_6208
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VET CARE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6208.

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 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA can provide administrative support to local dentists treating veterans, even if the care isn't provided under VA law.
  • A pilot program offers free dental care to veterans aged 40-70 with type 2 diabetes who don't receive regular periodontal care and aren't eligible for existing VA dental benefits.
  • The pilot program includes dental evaluations and treatment for eligible veterans to study the link between oral health and chronic conditions.
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. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-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 2025-12-28.

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