2900-AP55 201804 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Care in Foreign Countries and Filing for Reimbursement for Community Care not Previously Authorized by VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations related to hospital care and medical services in foreign countries. We would amend the regulations to simplify and clarify the scope of these rules. We would address medical services provided to eligible veterans in the Republic of the Philippines, and remove regulations related to grants to the Republic of the Philippines that are no longer supported by statutory authority. VA also amends its medical regulations related to filing claims for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for VA care not previously authorized.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No Not subject to, not significant 38 CFR 17.35 38 CFR 17.125 38 CFR 17.140 and 17.141 38 CFR 17.350 to 17.370 38 U.S.C. 501 38 U.S.C. 1724 sec. 106, Pub. L. 113-146 No NPRM 01/31/2018 83 FR 4452 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/2018 Final Action 11/00/2018 No No None No No No No Joseph Duran Director, Policy and Planning (10D1A1) 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 303 372-4629 joseph.duran2@va.gov 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver CO 80209