Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73

§1784 Humanitarian care

Title 38 › Part PART II— - GENERAL BENEFITS › Chapter CHAPTER 17— - HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VIII— - HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS › § 1784

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

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Title 38, §1784

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The Secretary may furnish hospital care or medical services as a humanitarian service in emergency cases, but the Secretary shall charge for such care and services at rates prescribed by the Secretary.

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Prior section 1784 was renumbered section 3684 of this title.

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38 U.S.C. § 1784

Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits

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Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73