What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 599.
Increased Travel Reimbursement for Veterans' Healthcare Access
This act increases the mileage reimbursement rates for veterans traveling to medical appointments through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Beneficiary Travel program. It aims to ease the financial burden of accessing healthcare. Additionally, the law mandates that these reimbursements be paid within 90 days of a properly submitted request.
Key points
Veterans will receive higher reimbursements for travel to medical facilities, reducing their out-of-pocket expenses.
The reimbursement rate will be equal to or greater than the rate for government employees using private vehicles for official business.
Reimbursement payments will be processed faster, within 90 days of submitting a request.
Status:
Introduced
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