Boustany (R-LA 3rd) Introduces the Timely Payment for Veterans’ Emergency Care Act
On March 3, 2016, Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD, republican representative of Louisana’s 3rd district, introduced the Timely Payment for Veterans’ Emergency Care Act. According to data obtained by Boustany from the VA’s Chief Business Office, the VA has a nationwide emergency claims payment backlog of over $788 million.
When the VA fails to pay these medical bills on time, veterans’ credit ratings are put at risk.
Read more about Representative Boustany’s proposed solution on his website.
2016, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), H.R. 4689, Louisiana