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38 U.S.C. § 1784. — Humanitarian care · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 38/§ 1784

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38 U.S.C. § 1784.Chapter 17

§ 1784

Humanitarian care

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Subchapter: HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS

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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.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)