How HR 467 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill eliminates the requirement for a service-connected disability for veterans to receive medical care outside of a State.

• 38 U.S.C. § 1724

  Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (f), the Secretary shall not furnish hospital or domiciliary care or medical services outside any State.

  Subsection (a) is removed, allowing for broader provision of medical care outside the States.

• 38 U.S.C. § 1724

  if the Secretary determines that such care and services are needed for the treatment of a service-connected disability of the veteran or as part of a rehabilitation program under chapter 31 of this title

  This change allows veterans to receive care outside of a State without needing to show it is for a service-connected disability.

• 38 U.S.C. § 1724

  a service-connected disability of

  This change removes the requirement linking care outside a State to having a service-connected disability.

• 38 U.S.C. § 1724

  who has a service-connected disability

  This change allows veterans without service-connected disabilities to qualify for nursing home care.