# Veterans Community Care Program
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2019-06-05 · Effective 2019-06-06 · 84 FR 26278
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-11575
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 26278
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **Publication date:** 2019-06-05
- **Effective date:** 2019-06-06
## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final a proposed rule amending its regulations that govern VA health care. This final rule implements its authority from the VA MISSION ACT of 2018 for covered veterans to receive necessary hospital care, medical services, and extended care services from non-VA entities or providers in the community.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/06/05/2019-11575/veterans-community-care-program)
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