H.R.439

Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025

Introduced·1/15/25

Modernizes veterans' medical coverage to include foreign hospital care for those with permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

The Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025 amends title 38, United States Code, to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care and medical services outside a state to veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as permanent and total. The act also mandates the use of direct deposit for reimbursements to expedite payments and reduce administrative costs. Additionally, it requires the use of mobile applications for digital submission and real-time tracking of required forms and documentation.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.