What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 6333.
Veterans Emergency Care: Expanded Reimbursement for Deductibles and Copayments.
This Act modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans for emergency medical care received outside VA facilities when they have private insurance. It clarifies that veterans are eligible for reimbursement of cost-sharing amounts like deductibles and coinsurance, which were previously subject to limitations. Crucially, these changes apply retroactively to claims dating back to February 1, 2010, allowing veterans to recover previously denied funds.
Key points
VA must reimburse veterans for deductibles and coinsurance paid for emergency treatment outside VA facilities, removing previous limitations on these costs.
The reimbursement limitation now only applies to copayments of less than $100, ensuring larger cost-sharing amounts are fully eligible for reimbursement.
The changes are retroactive to February 1, 2010, allowing veterans to resubmit or pursue previously denied claims, including those related to the Wolfe v. McDonough class action lawsuit.
Status:
Expired
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