(a) General. VA medical centers are the primary resources for the provision of medical treatment, care and services for program participants which may be authorized under the provisions of § 21.6240 of this part. The availability of necessary services in VA facilities shall be ascertained in each case.

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(Authority: 38 U.S.C. § 1524(b)(2))

(b) Hospital care and medical services. Hospital care and medical services provided to program participants shall only be furnished in facilities over which VA has direct jurisdiction, except as authorized on a contract or fee basis under the provisions of part 17 of this chapter.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. § 1524(b)(2))Cross References:

See § 17.30(1) Hospital care. § 17.30(m) Medical services.

(c) Provisions of § 21.240 and § 21.242. The provisions of §§ 21.240 and 21.242 of this part are not applicable to this temporary program.

(Authority: 38 U.S.C. § 1524(b))