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S.2276: Caring for America's Heroes Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2014
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Caring for America's Heroes Act - Eliminates the limit on the number of days each year inpatient mental health services may be provided to military dependents under the Department of Defense (DOD) TRICARE program (a DOD managed care program). Eliminates the need for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries to obtain: (1) a nonavailability statement or preauthorization to receive mental health services from a civilian provider, or (2) a nonavailability...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 1, 2014 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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May 1, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |