HB 26-04: No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act (Passed)

[Adam Griffin]

Aye

[Rep Jessica]

aye

[SevenEleven]

Aye.

[Left Wing]

Aye

[Gracile]

Aye

[Senator Spark]

Aye

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Aye

[Joseph Cao]

Aye.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The text above is missing one of the amendments.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

HOUSE BILL

To prohibit healthcare providers from charging veterans for preventive services relating to COVID–19.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “No Coronavirus Costs for Veterans Act”.

SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON COPAYMENTS AND COSTS FOR VETERANS RECEIVING PREVENTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COVID–19.

(a) Prohibition.—Any healthcare provider that refuses to accept AtlasCare may not charge Veterans for qualifying coronavirus preventive services. The requirement described in this subsection shall take effect with respect to a qualifying coronavirus preventive service starting on the specified date.

(b) Reimbursement - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will create a method of cost-reimbursement for healthcare providers who do not accept AtlasCare and end up providing coronavirus preventative services to a veteran. Reimbursement will be paid for through the AtlasCare budget Veterans Benefits Administration.

(c) Definitions.—In this section, the terms “qualifying coronavirus preventive service” includes any treatment related to coronavirus testing, diagnosis, and treatment and “specified date” means the date this bill is signed into law.

People's House of Representatives
Passed 5-0-2-2 in the House of Representatives

[Joseph Cao]

Vote closed. By a vote of 8-0-0-1, the Senate amended version of this bill passes.

[Joseph Cao]

HOUSE BILL

To prohibit healthcare providers from charging veterans for preventive services relating to COVID–19.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “No Coronavirus Costs for Veterans Act”.

SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON COPAYMENTS AND COSTS FOR VETERANS RECEIVING PREVENTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COVID–19.

(a) Prohibition.—Any healthcare provider that refuses to accept AtlasCare may not charge Veterans for qualifying coronavirus preventive services. The requirement described in this subsection shall take effect with respect to a qualifying coronavirus preventive service starting on the specified date.

(b) Reimbursement - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will create a method of cost-reimbursement for healthcare providers who do not accept AtlasCare and end up providing coronavirus preventative services to a veteran. Reimbursement will be paid for through the Veterans Benefits Administration.

(c) Definitions.—In this section, the terms “qualifying coronavirus preventive service” includes any treatment related to coronavirus testing, diagnosis, and treatment and “specified date” means the date this bill is signed into law.

Section 3. Correcting Preventative Medicine Issues in the R&RPHA
Part I, Section 2, 1.a of the R&RPHA  is amended as follows:

Minimum Coverage Requirements
a. Preventative Care: Every exchange must offer at least one provider that covers preventative care with no co-pays, deductibles or out of pocket expenses, be it in the form of a private insurer, co-op or public health care benefit. Preventive care shall be defined as care related to disease prevention, early diagnosis and health maintenance, including clinical examinations, immunization, prenatal care and medically indicated screenings.

Part II, Section 2.2.a is amended as follows:

a. Benefits covered by AtlasCare plans shall be purchased individually, with recipients being covered under the following parts:

AtlasCare Part A provides benefits and coverage for

    Inpatient hospital stays and care
    Hospice and home health services

AtlasCare Part B provides benefits and coverage for

    Doctor and clinical lab services
    Outpatient and preventive care
    Screenings, surgical fees and supplies
    Physical and occupational therapy

AtlasCare Part B shall charge no co-pays, deductibles, or out of pocket expenses for preventative care, including immunizations.

People's House of Representatives
Passed 5-0-2-2 in the House of Representatives

Passed 6-0 in the Senate

People's House of Representatives
Passed 8-0-0-1 in the House of Representatives