To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish tests and vaccinations to veterans during public health emergencies.
Veterans' Access to Care Concerning Inoculations Needed in Emergency Situations Act or the VACCINES Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish specified care during a public health emergency declared by a federal authority. Specifically, during such emergency, the VA must furnish to veterans (1) diagnostic products to detect the disease relating to the emergency, and (2) vaccinations for such disease.
The VA may not require any copayment or other cost sharing for any diagnostic product or vaccine furnished under this bill.
Additionally, the VA must conduct outreach to ensure that veterans are aware of the diagnostic products and vaccines available during the public health emergency.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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