# Expansion of VA Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Veterans Affairs Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-10 |
| Effective | 2026-08-10 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 38 CFR 17 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Document number | 2026-13971 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13971/expansion-of-va-process-for-72-hour-notification-of-emergency-treatment). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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