H.R. 4725 — Introduced in House

I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4725 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2014 Mr. Collins of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that all veterans are eligible to participate in hospice care programs of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Care for our Heroes Act. 2. Determination of eligibility for hospice care (a) In general Section 1710 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in accordance with the priorities specified in section 1705(a) of this title, each veteran is eligible to participate in a hospice program (or a similar program) conducted by the Secretary, regardless of— (1) the net worth or income of the veteran, spouse of the veteran, or child of the veteran; or (2) whether the Secretary has otherwise furnished to the veteran any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a veteran who seeks to participate in a hospice program (or similar program) conducted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.