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VET CARE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6208| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2022
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2021 or the VET CARE Act of 2021 This bill addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits. The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2628
VET CARE Act of 2019
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2628
    VET CARE Act of 2019


  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 6, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

VET CARE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6208| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2022
Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2021 or the VET CARE Act of 2021 This bill addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits. The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2628
VET CARE Act of 2019
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2628
    VET CARE Act of 2019


  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 6, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted