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Protecting Veterans from Delayed VA Medical Bills and Billing Errors.

This law protects veterans from being forced to pay medical copayments if the VA makes an error and notifies them of the bill too late. If the notification is delayed by more than 180 days (or 18 months for non-VA care), the veteran can apply to have the debt waived. It establishes clear deadlines for the VA to issue bills, providing veterans with greater financial certainty.
Key points
The VA must notify veterans of copayments for care received at VA facilities within 180 days of the service date.
If the VA delays notification due to an error by more than 180 days (or 18 months for non-VA care), the veteran may qualify for a waiver (cancellation) of the required payment.
If the deadline is missed, the VA cannot collect the payment until they offer the veteran information on applying for a waiver or establishing a payment plan.
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Print number: 118_S_3282
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-11-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Billing Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3282.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA must notify veterans of copayments for care received at VA facilities within 180 days of the service date.
  • If the VA delays notification due to an error by more than 180 days (or 18 months for non-VA care), the veteran may qualify for a waiver (cancellation) of the required payment.
  • If the deadline is missed, the VA cannot collect the payment until they offer the veteran information on applying for a waiver or establishing a payment plan.
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 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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