Federal · Title 38 — Veterans’ Benefits
38 U.S.C. § 1784: Humanitarian care
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The Secretary may furnish hospital care or medical services as a humanitarian service in emergency cases, but the Secretary shall charge for such care and services at rates prescribed by the Secretary.
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