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GAO-02-285R 1 (2001-12-17)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadwga0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 B-289474 December 17, 2001 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller Chairman The Honorable Arlen Specter Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans' Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Christopher H. Smith Chairman The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans' Affairs House of Representatives Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs: CoDayments for Medications Pursuant to section 801(a) (2) (A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), entitled Copayments for Medications (RIN: 2900-AK85). We received the rule on November 29, 2001. It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on December 6, 2001. 66 Fed. Reg. 63449. The final rule amends the VA's medical regulations regarding copayment requirements for medications. The rule implements the provisions of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act and raises the copayment amount from $2 to $7. Enclosed is our assessment of the VA's compliance with the procedural steps required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. Our review indicates that the VA complied with the applicable requirements. If you have any questions about this report, please contact James W. Vickers, Assistant General Counsel, at (202) 512-8210. The official responsible for GAO GAO-02-285R