H.R. 8481 seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code by extending the deadline for veterans to submit applications for emergency medical treatment received outside of Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. Previously, the application for such authorization had to be submitted...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8481 wants to let veterans have more time to ask for help with their emergency doctor bills if they go to a hospital that isn't run by the VA (Veterans Affairs). The boss of the VA will decide how long that extra time is, but it will always be at least three days after they leave the hospital.