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All TitlesTitle 32Chapter VIIPart 842Subpart L - Subpart L—Hospital Recovery Claims (42 U.S.C. 2651-2653)
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The United States or the injured party on behalf of the United States must file suit within 3 years after an action accrues. This is usually 3 years after the initial treatment is provided in a federal medical facility or after the initial payment is made by CHAMPUS, whichever is first.
