Emergency Community Care Notification Time Adjustment Act of 2024
This bill extends the deadline for veterans to apply for authorization after receiving emergency care at non-VA facilities. It requires the VA to consider such care authorized if veterans (or their representatives) submit an application within a deadline set by the VA - but this deadline cannot be earlier than 72 hours after discharge. The change directly affects veterans needing emergency medical treatment outside VA facilities, simplifying the process for documenting care. The key provision modifies 38 U.S.C. §1703(a)(3)(B) to provide a minimum 72-hour window for submission, reducing administrative barriers. The bill applies to emergency admissions occurring on or after its enactment date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action Jul 17, 2024
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Committee
2
Jul 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
May 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
May 21, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
Nick LaLota
RRepublican
Co
Paul A. Gosar
RRepublican
Co
Salud O. Carbajal
DDemocratic
Co
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DDemocratic
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