WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) have introduced the Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act, a bill that aims to authorize Medicare Advantage programs to offer additional supplemental benefits to address various risk factors that impact seniors' health.The legislation recognizes the importance of improving health outcomes by addressing socioeconomic and societal factors that influence overall health and wellness. These factors include education, physical environment, nutrition and food access,...
Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) filed the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement Act (PAPR Act), which aims to guarantee that all Veterans across the nation can fully participate in the travel reimbursement program.In late July of 2023, Congressman Bilirakis began receiving calls from concerned Veterans in his district who were upset about the newly announced changes to the VA Travel Reimbursement program. The changes required all travel reimbursement forms to be submitted online,...
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New Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and the Pasco County Dental Association are excited to announce their upcoming event, the annual Stars, Stripes, and Smiles. This event, set to take place on November 3, 2023, will provide urgent dental care to 75 military Veterans living in Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties who have been suffering from untreated dental pain and infection. The best part? All services will be provided at no cost to the Veterans."Our Veterans have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom and they deserve access to high-quality health care. I...