S. 498 would amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental insurance for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans.
Detailed Summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a dental insurance plan for any veteran enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) annual patient enrollment system, as well as the survivors and dependents of any veteran.
Provides for: (1) the payment of premiums for plan enrollment; and (2) voluntary plan disenrollment.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/26/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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