VA · va-healthcare · Published 2016-03-16 · Effective 2016-03-16 · 81 FR 13994
Document
Document number
2016-05680
Federal Register citation
81 FR 13994
CFR reference
38 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule.
Category
va-healthcare
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2016-03-16
Effective date
2016-03-16
Abstract
This rulemaking amends VA's medical regulations to allow veterans to complete applications for health care enrollment by telephone by providing application information to a VA employee, agreeing to VA's provisions regarding copayment liability and assignment of third-party insurance benefits, and attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided over the phone. This action will make it easier for veterans to apply to enroll and will speed VA processing of applications.