A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and other statutes, to extend VA's authority to operate various programs, collect copayments associated with provision of medical benefits, and obtain reimbursement from insurance companies for care furnished.

Summary

Extends until December 31, 1997, the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) provide care, treatment, and rehabilitative services for alcohol and drug dependency; (2) enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations and local governments to assist homeless veterans and their families to obtain shelter; and (3) enter into enhanced-use leases. Extends to September 30, 1996, the pilot program under which the Secretary provides health-related services in a noninstitutional setting for those veterans eligible for, or currently living in, nursing homes. Extends to September 30, 2000, the time period for allowing veterans to pay a $2.00 copayment for a 30-day prescription for non- service related disabilities or illnesses. Discontinues grants to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center. Authorizes the director of a Department health-care facility to use data on compensation rates for certified nurse anesthetists until April 1, 1999. Authorizes the Secretary to furnish scholarships to new participants in the Scholarship Program through December 31, 1999. Extends to September 30, 1998, the pilot program for providing community based treatment for mentally ill and homeless veterans. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a compensated work therapy and therapeutic transitional housing demonstration program through FY 1998. Extends until the year 2000 the time period for modifying health care categories and copayments. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out the major medical facility projects and leases for the Department for which funds are requested in the President's budget for FY 1996 if authorized. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1996. Limits to December 31, 1996, the time period for which hospital and nursing home care and medical services can be provided for veterans exposed to toxins who are eligible for hospital and nursing home care. Limits to September 30, 1997, the time period for those veterans who were exposed to toxic substances in Southeast Asia or the Persian Gulf. Extends to September 10, 1997, eligibility for outpatient services, for any veteran whom the Secretary finds may have been exposed to toxic substances in Southeast Asia or the Persian Gulf. Allows the United States to recover payments from a third party for a non-service-connected disability if the service is provided before October 1, 2000.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 December 1995

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 12 December 1995

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 12 December 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 1995

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

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