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Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement: New Rules and Definitions

This act modifies the rules for reimbursing veterans for emergency medical care received outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. It introduces new definitions and expands the scope of claims for reimbursement of costs like copayments or deductibles, even if these claims were previously denied. The changes apply to claims submitted on or after February 1, 2010, potentially impacting the finances of many veterans.
Key points
Veterans can now seek reimbursement for emergency medical care costs, including copayments and deductibles, even if their claims were previously denied.
The changes apply to claims submitted on or after February 1, 2010, potentially allowing many past cases to be reconsidered.
The act clarifies the definition of "copayment," excluding amounts paid for deductibles or coinsurance.
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Additional Information
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021
Print number: S 2692
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-08-10