# Extension of Pharmacy Copayments for Medications
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Interim final rule. · Published 2016-12-07 · Effective 2016-12-07 · 81 FR 88117
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-29337
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 88117
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **Publication date:** 2016-12-07
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-07
## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. This rulemaking freezes copayments at the current rate for veterans in priority groups 2 through 8 through February 26, 2017.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/07/2016-29337/extension-of-pharmacy-copayments-for-medications)
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