Caring for America's Heroes Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 13, 2014)
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 statement to receive mental health services in specialized treatment facilities outside the 200-mile radius of a military medical treatment facility.
What just happenedJun 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2014
- Jun 20, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- May 13, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- May 13, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 13, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House