DemocratBill · H.R. 1644· House(119-HR-1644)

Copay Fairness for Veterans Act

Rep. Underwood
Age: 40 years
Illinois
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
3/25/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsored by
Lauren Underwood
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Copay Fairness for Veterans Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. This legislation focuses on eliminating copayments for certain medical services within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it seeks to remove costs for medications related to preventive health services. It also removes copayments for preventive health services regarding hospital care and medical services. The bill provides new definitions for what constitutes preventive services, including specific recommendations from health task forces and agencies.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+9

    The bill significantly expands healthcare benefits for veterans by removing financial barriers to preventive care and contraceptives.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9

    The bill provides direct financial relief to veterans for preventive medical services.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8

    The bill directly enhances benefits for veterans by removing copayments for preventive health services.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.