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VA

RIN: 2900-AN93

Publication ID: Spring 2011

Title: ●Copayments for Medications Beginning January 1, 2012
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations concerning copayments charged to certain veterans for medication required on an outpatient basis to treat non-service connected conditions. VA currently charges non-exempt veterans either $8 or $9 for each 30-day or less supply of medication, and beginning January 1, 2012, a calculation will be used to determine the copayment amount. This rulemaking would lower the copayment amount after January 1, 2012, to $3 for a 30-day supply of certain medications. The medications that would qualify for the reduced rate will be determined by a number of factors designed to create the best health impact on the veteran population, while considering VA's limited resources.
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.110
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501    38 USC 1722A(b)

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  06/00/2011

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: Kristin Cunningham Chief, Business Office (16) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 Phone:202 461-1599 Email: kristin.cunningham@va.gov