§1104a Shared medical facilities with Department of Veterans Affairs

Summary

The Secretary of Defense may make agreements with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to plan, design, build, or lease medical facilities that both departments will use. DoD can send money to VA to build a shared facility up to the amount allowed by section 2805(a)(2), as long as the DoD share does not exceed that amount and the other conditions of that section are met. DoD can also use Defense Health Program funds to pay for planning, design, construction, or leasing of space. This transfer authority is in addition to other transfer powers, and section 2215 does not apply to these transfers. VA may transfer money to DoD for the same planning, design, construction, or leasing work. Money VA sends for construction can be credited to DoD construction accounts and used if the DoD share does not exceed section 2805(a)(2). Money for planning, design, or leasing may be credited to DoD accounts for those purposes. DoD may use credited funds for small, unspecified military construction projects if the DoD share stays within section 2805(a)(2). All transfers are merged with the receiving appropriation and follow the same purpose and time limits. Transfers can only be made to the extent and in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Definitions: shared medical facility — a building or campus used by both VA and DoD for health care. Includes — normal support structures like garages, parking, mechanical equipment, covered sidewalks, and staff accommodations.