H.R.5888 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility.

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility. as introduced.

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Bob Filner

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4/24/2008--Introduced.Allows reimbursement to a veteran who receives emergency treatment in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility if, among other requirements, the veteran has no contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in whole (currently, in whole or part),
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4/24/2008--Introduced.
Allows reimbursement to a veteran who receives emergency treatment in a non-Department of Veterans Affairs facility if, among other requirements, the veteran has no contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in whole (currently, in whole or part), extinguish the veteran's liability to the provider.


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08/17/08
while we waited... and waited... and waited...

8/23/06: * called and wrote congressman walter b. jones office to lobby that bill -“hr 5888, the ‘helping families adopt orphans act,’ be passed, extending current fingerprints and i-600a forms to 24 months. pray, pray, pray! ...

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08/01/08
veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08

veteran house legislation 30 july 08. of the 6650 house bills introduced in the 110th congress to date, following are those of interest to the non-active duty veteran community. by clicking on the bill number you can access the actual ...

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06/11/08
legislative update - june 2008 by ltc (ret.) lee kichen

hr 5888, a bill that would allow veterans to be reimbursed for emergency medical treatment provided them outside va facilities. hr 6114, legislation that would simplify and update national standards for hiv testing within va. ...

Source: Sarasota County Veterans Commission
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