Bills · HR 8057
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8057Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION MAR 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make the VA's healthcare payments more precise and transparent, which could impact how effectively the VA spends taxpayer money on veteran care. Currently, the VA might pay similar rates for services regardless of the setting, even if the cost of providing that service varies greatly between, say, a hospital and a private doctor's office. By establishing site-specific rates, the bill could lead to more appropriate reimbursement for services, potentially reducing overall costs for the VA or freeing up funds for other veteran programs.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to fairer payments for providers based on their actual costs and may discourage practices like charging hospital rates for services that could be provided more affordably elsewhere. If it doesn't become law, the current payment system for community care would remain, which critics argue lacks the specificity needed for efficient spending and transparent billing in different healthcare settings. The requirement for unique site identifiers also protects veterans by ensuring they aren't billed for services if providers don't follow the proper billing procedures.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The VA must establish specific payment rates for healthcare services provided through the Community Care Program based on the type of facility where the care is actually given.
This ensures the VA's payments reflect the actual setting of care, potentially leading to more accurate costs and preventing overpayments.
PROVISION 02
Each specific site where care is provided (e.g., a hospital outpatient department, an ambulatory surgical center, a physician's office) must obtain and use a unique National Provider Identifier for billing.
This increases transparency in billing and allows the VA to track payments precisely to the location of service.
PROVISION 03
If a claim for care or services does not include the unique National Provider Identifier for the site where the care was furnished, the VA will not make a payment, and the veteran cannot be held responsible for the bill.
This provision protects veterans from unexpected bills if providers fail to comply with the new billing requirements.
PROVISION 04
The new site-specific payment rates must be established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs no later than January 1, 2027.
This sets a clear deadline for the VA to implement the core changes required by the bill.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8057
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last actionMar 24, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026
House BillHR 8057Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 24, 2026
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