H.R. 6049 — To amend section 1729 of title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the authorization for the United States to recover or collect from health plans, and for other purposes.

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Eliminates the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to obtain payment or reimbursement of veterans' health care costs from health care plans, other than plans under the Social Security Act, state medical assistance plans (Medicaid), and certain workers' compensation plans.

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2006-09-08
Introduced in House
2006-09-08
Introduced in House
2006-09-08
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2006-09-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

To amend section 1729 of title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the authorization for the United States to recover or collect from health plans, and for other purposes.

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