Notice of Intent To Exempt Copayments for the First Three Mental Health Care Outpatient Visits Annually
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VA intends to implement a new law that prohibits the collection of copayments for the first three mental health care outpatient visits of a Veteran in a calendar year for which the Veteran would otherwise be required to pay a copayment. VA's current regulations regarding copayments do not include an exemption for this purpose, but VA will revise them soon to align with the law. In April 2024, VA was able to modify its systems and processes to comply with the law for qualifying appointments that occurred on or after June 27, 2023. By law, the exemption will expire on December 29, 2027.
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