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Temporary extension for filing CHAMPVA medical care claims for certain individuals.

This bill temporarily extends the period during which specific individuals eligible for CHAMPVA benefits can file claims for retroactive medical care. If the retroactive approval is granted, citizens will have at least 365 days to file the claim, starting from the date they receive notice of that approval. This change applies to individuals eligible for CHAMPVA who are also entitled to Medicare hospital insurance (Part A), providing them with more time to manage their healthcare finances.
Key points
Claim Filing Extension: Eligible individuals (CHAMPVA and Medicare Part A) receive more time to file claims for retroactively approved medical care.
New Deadline: The filing period is extended to not earlier than 365 days after the individual receives notice of the retroactive approval.
Duration: This extension is temporary, effective from the date of enactment until September 30, 2027.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to temporarily extend the period during which certain individuals may file claims for medical care under the CHAMPVA program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 6585
Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Process start date: 2025-12-10