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H.R. 4556

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · December 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
December 5, 2017
Cosponsors (28)
26D 2R
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This bill makes all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services by removing certain dental service restrictions. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.

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