2900-AP45 201610 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed to amend its regulations concerning Fisher House and other temporary lodging furnished by VA while a veteran is experiencing an episode of care at a VA medical facility. Such lodging is generally furnished to veterans’ relatives, close friends, and caregivers at no cost, because VA’s experience has shown that veterans’ treatment outcomes are improved by having loved ones nearby. The proposed rule updates current regulations and better describes the application process for this lodging. The proposed rule generally reflects current VA policy and practice.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 38 CFR 60.10 38 CFR 60.15 38 U.S.C. 501 38 U.S.C. 1708 No NPRM 01/26/2016 81 FR 4223 NPRM Comment Period End 03/28/2016 Final Rule 02/00/2017 No No None No No No No Michael Kilmer Chief Consultant 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-6780 michael.kilmer@va.gov 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington DC 20420