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Amends 38 U.S.C. 1722A(a)(3): makes minor punctuation edits in subparagraphs (C) and (D) and adds a new subparagraph (E) reading: 'to medication that is or is part of a preventive health service.'
Amends 38 U.S.C. 1710: in subsection (f) redesignates paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and inserts a new paragraph (5) stating 'A veteran shall not be liable to the United States under this subsection for any amounts for preventive health services.' Also amends subsection (g)(3) by adding a new subparagraph (C) reading: 'Preventive health services.'
Ends copays for preventive health services and related medications provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It also clarifies what counts as preventive care, including U.S. Preventive Services Task Force grade A/B services, CDC‑recommended vaccines, and women’s preventive services supported by HRSA, including FDA‑approved contraceptives. Veterans will not be billed for these recommended screenings, immunizations, and other listed preventive items when received through VA hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies.
Adds a new subparagraph (E) to 38 U.S.C. 1722A(a)(3) to cover medication that is or is part of a preventive health service, thereby eliminating medication copayments for such medications.
In 38 U.S.C. 1710(f), redesignates existing paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and inserts a new paragraph (5) stating that a veteran shall not be liable to the United States for any amounts for preventive health services (eliminates hospital/medical services copayments for preventive health services).
In 38 U.S.C. 1710(g)(3), adds a new subparagraph (C) to include preventive health services in the listed items for subsection (g)(3).
In 38 U.S.C. 1701(9), adjusts punctuation in existing subparagraph (K) and redesignates current subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (O).
Inserts new subparagraph (L) into 38 U.S.C. 1701(9) to define preventive health services to include evidence-based items or services that have an "A" or "B" rating in the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced February 27, 2025 by Lauren Underwood · Last progress February 27, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.