Veterans' Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985

Summary

Older Veterans' Health Care Amendments of 1985 - Amends Federal law concerning veterans' medical care to define "respite care" for purposes of included coverage. Eliminates the requirement of the presence of a service-connected disability for purposes of eligibility for domiciliary care. Increases eligibility for outpatient and ambulatory services to include those veterans who have received nursing home care or domiciliary care. Makes similar changes to increase eligibility for transfers for nursing home care. Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide direct admission to a veteran for treatment at an institution not under the jurisdiction of the Administrator if: (1) the veteran has been discharged from a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital; and (2) the veteran is currently receiving home health services under a VA hospital-based home care program. Increase the number of VA centers of geriatric research, education, and clinical centers from 15 to 25.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 4 December 1985

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 13 November 1985

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 30 July 1985

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 21 May 1985

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 May 1985

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 January 1985

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