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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.

USA115th CongressS-2239| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2017
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8164-8165)
Jan 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4783
Introduced in House
  • December 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8164-8165)


  • January 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4783
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4783: 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

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.

USA115th CongressS-2239| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2017
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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8164-8165)
Jan 11, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4783
Introduced in House
  • December 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8164-8165)


  • January 11, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4783
    Introduced in House
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4783: 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