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To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to providers under such Act, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4783| House 
| Updated: 1/11/2018
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Dec 14, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2239
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 14, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2239
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-2239: A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to providers under such Act, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHospital carePublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care

To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to providers under such Act, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4783| House 
| Updated: 1/11/2018
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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Timeline
Dec 14, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2239
Introduced in Senate
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 11, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 14, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2239
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 11, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 11, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-2239: A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to providers under such Act, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHospital carePublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care