FED Veterans' Treatment Cannot Be Limited by Cost or Number of Visits

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

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2nd House

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Treatment for injuries or diseases under the Veterans' Entitlements Act cannot be limited by cost or frequency. This means treatment cannot be capped at a certain dollar amount or limited to a specific number of visits.
The Commission must follow the requirements of section 303A when using its powers under subsection 286(1).

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