HR 6585 United States House · 119th Congress

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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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Dec 10, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Dec 10, 2025
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