Expansion of VA Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment
VA · va-other · Published 2026-07-10 · Effective 2026-08-10 · 91 FR 42670
Document
Document number
2026-13971
Federal Register citation
91 FR 42670
CFR reference
38 CFR 17
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
va-other
Agency
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Publication date
2026-07-10
Effective date
2026-08-10
Docket
Docket No. VA-2025-VHA-0007
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with minor changes, a proposed rule amending its medical regulations to add a new method for veterans, their representatives, and eligible entities or providers to notify VA for the determination of whether emergency treatment can be authorized under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). This will streamline the notification process and make it easier for veterans to have their care authorized under VCCP.