H.R. 5206

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program.

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111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5206

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 4, 2010

Mr. Teague (for himself and Mr. Heinrich) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program.

1.

Increase of maximum age for children eligible for medical care under CHAMPVA program

(a)

Increase

Section 1781(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by striking twenty-three and inserting twenty-six; and

(2)

by striking twenty-third birthday and inserting twenty-sixth birthday.

(b)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to medical care provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.