HR 2628 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
VET CARE Act of 2019
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.(2020-03-12)
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Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019 or the VET CARE Act of 2019 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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2628, Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019
Mar 25, 2020As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on March 12, 2020
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Cosponsors (13)
5 Democrats8 Republicans