118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2410 — VET CARE Act of 2023

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide administrative support to providers of dental care who provide such care to veterans that is not furnished under such title, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program for the provision of dental care to certain veterans, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 30, 2023

Last action Apr 14, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 30, 2023

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Referred

Apr 14, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.