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US HB1970
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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AI Summary
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Requires the VA Secretary to reimburse State veterans homes for "costly medications" or directly furnish those medications to the homes, at the State home's election
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Defines "costly medication" as any drug where the average wholesale price for a one-month supply plus a 3% transaction fee exceeds 8.5% of the VA's monthly payment to the State home for that veteran's care
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Applies to State homes that provide nursing home care to veterans under contract or agreement with the VA
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Amends Section 1745(a)(3) of title 38, United States Code, adding this reimbursement as a supplement to existing VA payments to State homes
Legislative Description
Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
3/27/2025