This bill extends the deadline for veterans to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs about emergency medical treatment they received at non-VA hospitals and clinics. Currently, veterans must notify the VA within a certain timeframe to have the emergency care covered, but this legislation requires the VA to allow at least 72 hours after discharge from the facility before the deadline kicks in. The change applies to veterans who received emergency care at non-VA medical facilities when an emergency condition existed at the time of admission. The bill affects all covered veterans seeking reimbursement or authorization for emergency treatment at community hospitals going forward, with the new rule taking effect for admissions occurring after the law is enacted. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.
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