# Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Counseling
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Interim final rule. · Published 2005-05-02 · Effective 2005-05-02 · 70 FR 22595
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-8729
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 22595
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/05/02/05-8729/elimination-of-copayment-for-smoking-cessation-counseling)
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