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115-hr-4783115th Congress

Veterans Deserve Better Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

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Summary

Veterans Deserve Better Act This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to require: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay for hospital care or medical services furnished by a non-VA health care entity or provider under the Veterans Choice Program within 45 days of receipt of a paper claim or within 30 days of receipt of an electronic claim, and (2) the entity or provider to file a claim with the VA within 180 days of providing the service. The VA shall bar providers or entities that file fraudulent health claims from program participation. The VA shall: (1) ensure that contracts with third party administrators require that veterans' health care appointments be scheduled within five days, and (2) track all appointments and follow up on delayed appointments.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

NV • D

Cosponsors

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 1/11/2018

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/19/2018

  • Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 2/8/2018

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