VET CARE Act of 2021
Summary
Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2021 or the VET CARE Act of 2021 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 9, 2021
Last action Jan 6, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 6, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Dec 9, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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