Department of Veterans Affairs December 22, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Payment of Emergency Medication by VA
Document Number: 2015-32098
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-12-22
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its medical regulations that govern reimbursement of emergency treatment provided by non-VA medical care providers. VA is clarifying its regulations insofar as it involves the reimbursement of medications prescribed or provided to the veteran during the episode of non-VA emergency treatment.
Allowance for Private Purchase of an Outer Burial Receptacle (or Grave Liner) in Lieu of a Government-Furnished Grave Liner for Use in a VA National Cemetery
Document Number: 2015-32006
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-22
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the monetary allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2016, which applies toward the private purchase of an outer burial receptacle (or ``grave liner'') for use in a VA national cemetery. The allowance is equal to the average cost of Government- furnished grave liners less any administrative costs to VA. The purpose of this Notice is to notify interested parties of the average cost of Government-furnished grave liners, administrative costs that relate to processing and paying the allowance, and the amount of the allowance payable for qualifying interments that occur during calendar year 2016.
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