H.R. 6585: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to temporarily extend the period during which certain individuals may file claims for medical care under the CHAMPVA program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

This bill is designed to extend the time period during which certain individuals can file claims for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, which is a healthcare program provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible dependents of veterans. Here’s a breakdown of the main components of the bill:

Temporary Extension of Filing Period

The bill specifies that for individuals who qualify for retroactive approval for medical care under a specific federal law (section 1781 of title 38, United States Code), the period during which they can file a claim will be extended. This extension applies to:

• The filing period starts from the date when the individual receives notice of their retroactive approval.
• The filing period must end no sooner than 365 days after the individual receives that notice.

Regulations

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will need to create regulations to ensure these new provisions are implemented effectively.

Definition of Covered Individual

The bill defines “covered individual” as someone who:

• Is eligible for medical care under the specified program.
• Is entitled to hospital insurance benefits through a program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Social Security Act.

Duration of Filing Period

The extension provided by the bill will remain in effect from the date the bill is enacted until September 30, 2027. This extension is in recognition of the needs of those eligible for CHAMPVA medical care and aims to provide more time to access necessary medical services and claims.

Purpose of the Bill

This legislation aims to assist eligible individuals in navigating their access to medical care under the CHAMPVA program by providing them a longer window to file claims, thus potentially improving their healthcare access and outcomes.

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