United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2752 — VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act

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Summary

VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish transportation in connection with the receipt of covered health care services for a newborn child of a woman veteran (and the child's parents). The bill expands covered health care services to include services furnished at health care facilities other than the facility where the child was delivered. Under the bill, the VA may furnish more than seven days of health care services and transportation to such services if a child is in need of additional care. Expenses incurred for transportation furnished in order for a newborn child of a veteran to receive health care services prior to the enactment of this bill may be waived or reimbursed to the veteran by the VA.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, and medical care · 38 U.S.C. ch. 17 1 section
  • § 1786 Care for newborn children of women veterans receiving maternity care Amends

    38 U.S.C. § 1786

    The law today

    (a) In General.— Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary may furnish health care services described in subsection (b) and transportation necessary to receive such services to a newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving maternity care furnished by the Department for not more than seven days after the birth of the child if the veteran delivered the child in— (1) a facility of the Department; (2) another facility pursuant to a Department contract for services relating to such delivery; or (3) another location, including a health care facility, if the veteran delivers the child before arriving at a facility described in paragraph (1) or (2). (b) Covered Health Care Services.— Health care services described in this subsection are all post-delivery care services, including routine care services, that a newborn child requires, including necessary health care services provided by a facility other than the facility where the newborn child was delivered (including a specialty pediatric hospital) that accepts transfer of the newborn child and responsibility for treatment of the newborn child. (c) Exception Based on Medical Necessity.— Pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe to carry out this section, the Secretary may furnish more than seven days of health care services described in subsection (b), and may furnish transportation necessary to receive such services, to a newborn child based on medical necessity if the child is in need of additional care, including if the child has been discharged or released from a hospital and requires readmittance to ensure the health and welfare of the child. (d) Transportation.— (1) Transportation furnished under subsection (a) to, from, or between care settings to meet the needs of a newborn child includes costs for either or both the newborn child and parents. (2) Transportation furnished under subsection (a) includes transportation by ambulance, including air ambulance, or other appropriate medically staffed modes of transportation— (A) to another health care facility (including a specialty pediatric hospital) that accepts transfer of the newborn child or otherwise provides post-delivery care services when the treating facility is not capable of furnishing the care or services required; or (B) to a health care facility in a medical emergency of such nature that a prudent layperson reasonably expects that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would be hazardous to life or health. (3) Amounts paid by the Department for transportation under this section shall be derived from the Medical Services appropriations account of the Department. (e) Reimbursement or Payment for Health Care Services or Transportation.— (1) Pursuant to regulations the Secretary shall prescribe to establish rates of reimbursement and any limitations thereto under this section, the Secretary shall directly reimburse a covered entity for health care services or transportation services provided under this section, unless the cost of the services or transportation is covered by an established agreement or contract. If such an agreement or contract exists, its negotiated payment terms shall apply. (2) (A) Reimbursement or payment by the Secretary under this section on behalf of an individual to a covered entity shall, unless rejected and refunded by the covered entity within 30 days of receipt, extinguish any liability on the part of the individual for the health care services or transportation covered by such payment. (B) Neither the absence of a contract or agreement between the Secretary and a covered entity nor any provision of a contract, agreement, or assignment to the contrary shall operate to modify, limit, or negate the requirements of subparagraph (A). (3) In this subsection, the term “covered entity” means any individual, transportation carrier, organization, or other entity that furnished or paid for health care services or transportation under this section.

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The bill amends 38 U.S.C. § 1786 to explicitly authorize medically necessary transportation for newborn children of women veterans and modifies various provisions regarding health care services and transportation.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786(a)

    and transportation necessary to receive such services → and transportation necessary to receive such services

    The bill clarifies that transportation is included in the health care services provided.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786(a)

    for not more than seven days after the birth of the child → , except as provided in subsection (e),

    The bill specifies exceptions to the seven-day limit on health care services based on medical necessity.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786(b)

    . → , including necessary health care services provided by a facility other than the facility where the newborn child was delivered (including a specialty pediatric hospital) that accepts transfer of the newborn child and responsibility for treatment of the newborn child.

    The bill expands the definition of covered health care services to clarify the inclusion of care from other facilities.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786

    (c) Transportation.--(1) Transportation furnished under subsection (a) to, from, or between care settings to meet the needs of a newborn child includes costs for either or both the newborn child and parents.

    The bill establishes a new subsection detailing transportation provisions, including costs for parents.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786

    (2) Transportation furnished under subsection (a) includes transportation by ambulance, including air ambulance, or other appropriate medically staffed modes of transportation--

    The bill details the types of transportation covered for newborns.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786

    (3) Amounts paid by the Department for transportation under this section shall be derived from the Medical Services appropriations account of the Department.

    The bill specifies the funding source for transportation costs.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786

    (d) Reimbursement or Payment for Health Care Services or Transportation.--(1) Pursuant to regulations the Secretary shall prescribe to establish rates of reimbursement and any limitations thereto under this section, the Secretary shall directly reimburse a covered entity for health care services or transportation services provided under this section, unless the cost of the services or transportation is covered by an established agreement or contract.

    The bill adds a new subsection outlining reimbursement processes.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1786

    (e) Exception.--Pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary shall prescribe to carry out this section, the Secretary may furnish more than seven days of health care services described in subsection (b), and transportation necessary to receive such services, to a newborn child based on medical necessity if the child is in need of additional care, including a case in which the newborn child has been discharged or released from a hospital and requires readmittance to ensure the health and welfare of the newborn child.

    The bill adds an exception for extending care and transportation based on medical necessity.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2752 do?
VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish transportation in connection with the receipt of covered health care services for a newborn child of a woman veteran (and the child's parents). The bill expands covered health care services to include services furnished at health care facilities other than the facility where the child was delivered. Under the bill, the VA may furnish more than seven days of health care services and transportation to such services if a child is in need of additional care. Expenses incurred for transportation furnished in order for a newborn child of a veteran to receive health care services prior to the enactment of this bill may be waived or reimbursed to the veteran by the VA.
Who sponsors HR 2752?
HR 2752 is sponsored by Allred, Colin Z. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2752?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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