38 USC 1784: Humanitarian care
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38 USC 1784: Humanitarian care Text contains those laws in effect on January 6, 2026
From Title 38-VETERANS' BENEFITSPART II-GENERAL BENEFITSCHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARESUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS

§1784. Humanitarian care

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.

(Added Pub. L. 107–135, title II, §208(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2463 .)


Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Prior section 1784 was renumbered section 3684 of this title.