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VA RIN: 2900-AM97 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Per Diem for Nursing Home Care of Veterans in State Homes 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending it regulations which set forth a mechanism for paying per diem to State homes providing nursing home care to eligible veterans. We are updating the basic per diem rate and to implement the provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. We also are making several changes to better ensure that veterans receive quality care in State homes. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 51    38 CFR 58   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 101    38 USC 501    38 USC 1710    38 USC 1741 to 1743   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/28/2008  73 FR 72399   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/29/2008  73 FR 72399   
Final Action  04/29/2009  74 FR 19426   
Final Action Effective  05/29/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.Regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Theresa Hayes
Program Manager (114)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-6771
Email: theresa.hayes@va.gov