VA Billing Accountability Act

This bill would let the Secretary of Veterans Affairs waive copayments for VA hospital care, nursing home care, medical services, and medications when a VA error delayed the bill notice so that the veteran received it more than 180 days after getting care. It would require the VA to notify veterans of copayments within 180 days for care at VA facilities and within 18 months for care at non-VA facilities. If the VA misses these deadlines, it could not collect the payment unless it first gives the veteran information about applying for a waiver or setting up a payment plan, and a chance to do so. These rules would last two years after enactment. The VA would also have 180 days to review and improve its copayment billing controls and notice procedures.

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Sponsors

• Lloyd Smucker Republican sponsor
• 6 cosponsors