Underwood’s Bill to Lower Veterans’ Health Care Costs Advances in Congress

WASHINGTON DC — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on her legislation, the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act, which aims to make healthcare more affordable for veterans last week. The bill would eliminate copay requirements for preventive services, such as cancer screenings, diabetes care, and mental health screenings. Underwood said that veterans, unlike civilians and active-duty servicemembers, are still charged out-of-pocket costs for essential health services.