VAProposed Rule

Expansion of Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment [2900-AS29]

Healthcare

Summary

The Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to expand how it notifies veterans about emergency medical treatment they receive. The change would make the VA's 72-hour notification process apply to more situations, helping ensure veterans are quickly informed when they get emergency care.

Key Points

  • 1The VA wants to notify more veterans faster when they receive emergency medical treatment, expanding beyond current notification requirements
  • 2Veterans and their families would be informed within 72 hours about emergency care received at VA facilities
  • 3This change affects veterans who use VA healthcare services across the country
  • 4The public has until September 23, 2025 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose this proposal
  • 5If approved, the expanded notification process would help improve communication between the VA and veterans about their emergency medical care

Key Dates

Published

July 22, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 23, 2025

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