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H.R. 439

Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025

Introduced Jan 15, 2025Latest action Feb 20, 2025Armed Forces and National Security

Plain-English summary

Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish hospital care and medical services abroad (i. e. , outside any state) to a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as permanent and total who is otherwise eligible for such care if the VA determines certain requirements are met. Specifically, the VA must furnish such care to an eligible veteran if it determines (1) the hospital care or medical services are consistent with the standard medical practice in the United States, and (2) any prescription medication furnished is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHealth care coverage and accessInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' medical care

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