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.
This bill extends the deadline for certain veterans' dependents to file claims for medical care under the CHAMPVA program. It applies to individuals already eligible for CHAMPVA benefits who also have Medicare Part A hospital coverage. The key change ensures that after receiving official approval for retroactive care, these individuals have a full 365 days (not earlier than one year) to file their claim. The extension applies from the bill's enactment date until September 30, 2027.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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