HR 8481 United States House · 118th Congress

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.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 21, 2024 Last action Jul 17, 2024
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Jul 17, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 21, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 21, 2024
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