HR 439 · Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 20, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Nick LaLota [R-NY-1]
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors
- 20
Summary
Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish hospital care and medical services abroad (i.e., outside any state) to a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as permanent and total who is otherwise eligible for such care if the VA determines certain requirements are met. Specifically, the VA must furnish such care to an eligible veteran if it determines (1) the hospital care or medical services are consistent with the standard medical practice in the United States, and (2) any prescription medication furnished is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. For any care provided abroad, the VA must ensure (1) reimbursements made to veterans and medical providers can be made by direct deposit; and (2) the VA’s mobile applications provide for digital submission, real-time tracking of required forms, and the availability of specified documents associated with care or services, such as a benefits authorization letter.
Recent actions
- Feb 20, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.