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VA RIN: 2900-AR48 Publication ID: Spring 2023 
Title: Copayment Exemption for Indian Veterans 
Abstract:

VA is amending its medical regulations to implement a statute exempting Indian veterans from copayment requirements for the receipt of hospital care or medical services under laws administered by VA. These amendments are in accordance with the President’s priorities by advancing equity and support to underserved, vulnerable and marginalized communities.

 

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 438.14    42 CFR 447.51    38 CFR 17.30(a)   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1730A    25 U.S.C. 1603    25 U.S.C. 1612   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Statutory  Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (the “Act”). Public Law 116-315  01/05/2021 

Overall Description of Deadline: Pursuant to section 1730A of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.), catastrophically disabled veterans are exempt from copayment for the receipt of hospital care or medical services under laws administered by VA. On January 5, 2021, the President signed into law the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (the "Act"). Public Law 116-315.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/12/2023  88 FR 2038   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/13/2023 
Final Action  04/04/2023  88 FR 19862   
Final Action Effective  04/04/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Joseph Duran
Director of Policy and Planning (10D1A1)
Department of Veterans Affairs
3773 Cherry Creek North Drive,
Denver, CO 80209
Phone:303 370-1637
Email: joseph.duran2@va.gov