# Expansion of VA Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2026-07-10 · Effective 2026-08-10 · 91 FR 42670
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-13971
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 42670
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13971/expansion-of-va-process-for-72-hour-notification-of-emergency-treatment)
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