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Industry, states back bill to reimburse high-cost medications for veterans in state homes; VA signaled technical concerns
Summary
State veterans‑home officials and their association urged Congress to approve legislation that would reimburse state homes for high‑cost medications for veterans; VA said it raised technical concerns but has taken steps to improve oversight.
Representative Miller Meeks and other members told the subcommittee they introduced legislation to expand medication reimbursement for state veterans homes, arguing current rules shift the cost of high‑price drugs to facilities and can deter admissions.
“That's why I've introduced a bill to provide veterans with more access to essential medications,” the chair said, explaining the proposed measure would reimburse state veterans homes for medication costs that now are often paid outside the facility. The problem was described as most acute for high‑cost specialty drugs, including cancer therapies, which state homes…
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