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VA RIN: 2900-AP57 Publication ID: Fall 2016 
Title: Repayment by VA of Educational Loans for Certain Psychiatrists  
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added to its medical regulations a program for the repayment of educational loans for certain psychiatrists who agree to a period of obligated service with VA. This program is intended to increase the pool of qualified VA psychiatrists and increase veterans’ access to mental health care.

 
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 17.640 to 17.647   
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 114-2, sec 4    38 U.S.C. 501   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is adding to its medical regulations the program for the repayment of educational loans for certain psychiatrists. This program is intended to increase the much needed pool of qualified VA psychiatrists and increase veterans’ access to mental health care. This rulemaking implements the provisions of Public Law 114-2, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

38 U.S.C. 501; Pub. L. 114-2, section 4

Alternatives:

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  09/29/2016  81 FR 66815   
Final Rule Effective  09/29/2016 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Crystal Cruz
Deputy Director
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:405 552-4346