VA Axes Outdated Vet Rules: Cleanup Crew at Work
Published Date: 7/28/2026
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Summary
The VA is officially wiping out old rules for the Veterans Choice Program, which ended in 2019 and got replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program. This cleanup means veterans and providers will no longer see outdated rules hanging around, making things clearer and simpler. The change kicks in on August 27, 2026, with no extra costs or impacts on care.
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Zero Copayment for Community Care
If you are a veteran receiving non-institutional or extended care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) under Secs. 17.4000–17.4040, the copayment amount when that care is furnished by a non-VA provider is $0. This change is part of amendments effective August 27, 2026 that remove outdated Veterans Choice Program rules and clarify that such care under the VCCP has no copayment.
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