What does Preamble of Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment. Specifically, it aims to modify the limitation related to amounts owed to a third party or by the veteran under a health-plan contract.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025.

What does MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY of Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025 do?

This section modifies Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of Title 38, United States Code, concerning reimbursement for emergency treatment. The modification changes the limit on payments for amounts owed to a third party or under a health-plan contract from 'or similar payment' to 'of less than $100'. A new definition of 'copayment' is added, excluding deductible or coinsurance amounts. The amendments apply to reimbursement claims submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2012. The definition of 'reimbursement claim' now includes claims for copayments, deductibles, coinsurance, and other cost-sharing for emergency treatment in non-VA facilities, including rejected or denied claims. The terms 'emergency treatment' and 'health-plan contract' are defined by reference to Section 1725(f) of Title 38, United States Code.

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Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/22/2025 · Introduced: 9/10/2025

Author: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends existing law to limit reimbursements for emergency treatment to amounts of less than $100 owed to third parties or under health-plan contracts.
It expands the definition of 'reimbursement claim' to include copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance for emergency treatment received at non-VA facilities.
The changes apply to claims submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment provided on or after February 1, 2012.

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