# Fisher Houses and Other Temporary Lodging
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2017-06-08 · Effective 2017-07-10 · 82 FR 26592
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-11888
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 26592
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 60
- **Publication date:** 2017-06-08
- **Effective date:** 2017-07-10
## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations concerning Fisher House and other temporary lodging furnished by VA while a veteran is experiencing an episode of care at a VA medical facility. Such lodging is generally furnished at no cost to veterans' relatives, close friends, and caregivers, because VA's experience has shown that veterans' treatment outcomes are improved by having loved ones nearby. The final rule updates current regulations and better describes the application process for this lodging along with generally reflecting current VA policy and practice.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/08/2017-11888/fisher-houses-and-other-temporary-lodging)
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