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.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jan 5, 2026
What it does
The bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to temporarily extend the filing period for medical care claims under the CHAMPVA program for certain eligible individuals who receive retroactive approval, allowing them up to 365 days from the date of notice to file a claim, effective from enactment through September 30, 2027. It applies specifically to individuals eligible for CHAMPVA medical care who are also entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance benefits. The Secretary must issue regulations to implement this extension.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.