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In this update: 1 procedural.
Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program RegulationsLink to “Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program Regulations”
Procedural / no direct effectWho: veterans using VA community careWhy: VA is deleting regulations for the Veterans Choice Program, which was already replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program in 2019. Veterans' current community care eligibility and access are not changed by removing the dead rules.
What changed. Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program Regulations
Who it affects. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rescinding obsolete regulations that were previously implemented for the Veterans Choice Program, which has been replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program as of June 6, 2019.
What to do / key dates. Effective date: 2026-08-27
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Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program Regulations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rescinding obsolete regulations that were previously implemented for the Veterans Choice Program, which has been replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program as of June 6, 2019.
Effective date: 2026-08-27