What does Preamble of Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to eliminate copayments for preventive health services and related medicines provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill's stated purpose is 'to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for preventive health services and medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026.

What does IMPROVEMENT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FURNISHED BY of Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026 do?

This section amends various sections of title 38 of the United States Code to eliminate copayments for certain preventive health services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Modifications are made to hospital care, medical services, walk-in care, and care for survivors and dependents to remove copayment requirements for preventive health services. The definition of 'preventive health services' is expanded to include immunizations, evidence-based items or services, and specific screenings and contraceptive services. The definition of preventive health services now includes 'medication, including over-the-counter medication, that is or is part of preventive health services.' The amendments specify that contraceptive services, including drugs, devices, and related services, are included in preventive care. The section clarifies that nothing in the amendments should remove services from those for which a veteran is already exempt from copayments. The changes are set to take effect 180 days after the enactment of the Act.

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Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill eliminates copayments for preventive health services and related medicines provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The definition of 'preventive health services' is expanded to include immunizations, screenings, contraceptive services, and related medications.
The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, and will not remove existing exemptions from copayments.

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