H.R. 1762 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish respite care services (currently, only hospital or nursing home care) to all veterans enrolled (currently, eligible) for such services. Removes the requirement that such services be furnished in a Department of Veterans Affairs facility.

Authorizes the Secretary, in furnishing such services, to enter into contract arrangements.

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1999-05-11
Introduced in House
1999-05-11
Introduced in House
1999-05-11
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
1999-05-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the scope of the respite care program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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