HR. 439In Committee
Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital and medical care abroad for certain veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities under specified standards
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hospital and medical care abroad for certain veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities under specified standards
Key points
- Require overseas VA medical care
- Require US standard medical practice
- Require FDA approved medications
- Authorize direct deposit reimbursements
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-20 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHealth care coverage and accessInternet, web applications, social mediaVeterans' medical care