2900-AP24 201410 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Expanded Access to Non-VA Care through the Veterans Choice Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations concerning its authority for eligible veterans to receive care from non-VA entities and providers.  The Veterans Access Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 directs VA to establish a program to furnish hospital care and medical services through non-VA care health care providers to veterans who either cannot be seen within the wait time goals of the Department or who qualify based on their residence.  The law also requires VA to publish an interim final rule establishing this program.  This interim final rule defines the parameters of the Veterans Choice Program and clarifies aspects affecting veterans and the non-VA providers who will furnish hospital care and medical services through the Veterans Choice Program.

]]> Economically Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage Yes No 38 CFR 17.1500 38 CFR 17.1505 38 CFR 17.1510 38 CFR 17.1515 38 CFR 17.1520 38 CFR 17.1530 38 CFR 17.1535 38 CFR 17.1540 38 USC 501 PL 113-146 128 stat 1754 Statutory NPRM 11/07/2014 Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 On August 7, 2014, the President signed into law the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 ("the Act," Public Law 113-146, 128 Stat. 1754 ). Section 101 of the Act requires the Secretary to furnish hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans through agreements with identified eligible entities or providers. Sec. 101(a)(1)(A), Public Law 113-146, 128 Stat. 1754. Delivery of such care through non-VA health care providers will be at the election of eligible Veterans. No Interim Final Rule 11/05/2014 79 FR 65571 Interim Final Rule Effective 11/05/2014 No No None No No www.regulations.gov www.regualtions.gov No No Kristin Cunningham Chief, Business Office (16) 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-1599 kristin.cunningham@va.gov Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington DC 20420 Ethan Kalett Director, VHA Regulations 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-7633 ethan.kalett@va.gov 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Room 675Q, Washington DC 20420