Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to avoid duplicative, improper, or erroneous billings or payments for hospital care and medical services furnished under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
This bill, HB9502, aims to prevent health care fraud by ensuring that veterans and seniors do not face duplicate or incorrect billing for medical services. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to eliminate improper payments related to hospital care and medical services under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill would primarily impact veterans and seniors receiving health care services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring they receive accurate and fair billing. This initiative could also benefit the healthcare system by reducing unnecessary expenditures and preventing fraud.
HB9502 was introduced on June 29, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, along with the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce for further review and consideration. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the bill is currently under review by these committees.
