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US HB467

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Van Drew

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement that veterans must have a service-connected disability to receive VA medical care outside the United States through the Foreign Medical Program

  • Expands eligibility so all veterans residing or traveling abroad can access VA-covered hospital care and medical services, regardless of whether their condition is related to military service

  • Requires the VA to update its payment system to allow electronic fund transfer reimbursements for medical care provided under the Foreign Medical Program

  • Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assess the feasibility of contracting with non-VA entities to build a network of foreign healthcare providers, including evaluation of administrative burden impacts on veterans

Legislative Description

Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health2/20/2025
Veterans' Affairs1/15/2025

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