2900-AR55 202304 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA CHAMPVA Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth, Mental Health Services, and Cost Sharing for Certain Contraceptive Services and Contraceptive Products Approved, Cleared, or Granted by FDA

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its medical regulations regarding Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) coverage. This rulemaking would align with the Department of Defense for benefits administered through TRICARE and other Federal programs. This rulemaking would remove the exclusion from CHAMPVA coverage for audio-only telehealth.  In addition, we are removing limitations on outpatient mental health visits as well as removing copayment requirements for contraceptive methods and services approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These amendments are in accordance with the President’s priorities that advance the country’s economic recovery and continue to address any necessary COVID-19 related issues. 

 

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 32 CFR 199.1 38 CFR 17.270 et seq. 32 CFR 199.4(g)(52) (2019) 38 U.S.C. 1781 50 U.S.C. 1622(a) 42 U.S.C. 300gg–13(a)(4) No NPRM 10/24/2022 87 FR 64190 NPRM Comment Period End 11/23/2022 Final Action 04/00/2024 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Joseph Duran Director of Policy and Planning (10D1A1) 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 303 370-1637 joseph.duran2@va.gov 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver CO 80209