Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Counseling
VA · va-other · Published 2005-05-02 · Effective 2005-05-02 · 70 FR 22595
Document
Document number
05-8729
Federal Register citation
70 FR 22595
CFR reference
38 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2005-05-02
Effective date
2005-05-02
Abstract
This interim final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations concerning copayments for inpatient hospital care and outpatient medical care. This rule designates smoking cessation counseling (individual and group sessions) as a service that is not subject to copayment requirements. The intended effect of this interim final rule is to increase participation in smoking cessation counseling by removing the copayment barrier.