Summary: H.R.4779 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)All Information (Except Text)

There is one summary for H.R.4779. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

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Introduced in House (05/30/2014)

Veterans Need Timely Access to Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into contracts with such non-VA facilities as may be necessary to furnish hospital care or medical services to any veteran enrolled in the VA's patient enrollment system who: (1) has waited 7 days or longer for an appointment for primary care, or 14 days or longer for an appointment for speciality care, in a VA facility; and (2) elects to receive such care in a non-VA facility.