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US HB6585

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Nunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Veterans Affairs must extend the claims filing period for individuals seeking retroactive approval for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (section 1781 of title 38, U.S. Code)

  • Claims filing period begins on the date the individual receives notice of retroactive approval and extends for at least 365 days after that date

  • Extension applies from the date of enactment through September 30, 2027

  • Covered individuals must be eligible for CHAMPVA medical care and also entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance benefits

  • Secretary of Veterans Affairs must prescribe regulations to implement the extended filing period

Legislative Description

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.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health1/5/2026
Veterans' Affairs12/10/2025

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