Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025
This bill requires the VA to reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for medical care provided to eligible veterans, regardless of whether care is delivered directly, through referrals, or via contracts. It directly affects Native Hawaiian veterans (defined under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act) and the health care systems serving them. Key provisions mandate full reimbursement for covered care and exempt these veterans from cost-sharing under VA programs. The bill aims to ensure Native Hawaiian veterans receive equal access to VA medical benefits as other veteran groups.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 21, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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