H.R. 4246 (112th): VA Enrollment Act

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Mar 22, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4246 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4246

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the expansion of eligibility for veteran reimbursement for emergency treatment provided in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 22, 2012

Mr. DEFAZIO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the expansion of eligibility for veteran reimbursement for emergency treatment provided in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘VA Enrollment Act’.

SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERAN REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROVIDED IN A NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITY.

    (a) In General- Section 1725(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended--

      (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘and’ and inserting ‘or’; and

      (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘received care’ and all that follows through the period and inserting ‘enrolls in such health care system not later than 30 days after receiving the emergency treatment.’.

    (b) Effective Date- The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnishes on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.