Requirement that Secretary notify veterans of eligibility for care under Veterans Community Care Program

Section 1703(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) (A) The Secretary shall notify each covered veteran in writing of the eligibility of such veteran for care or services under this section as soon as possible, but not later than two business days, after the date on which the Secretary is aware that the veteran is seeking care or services and is eligible for such care or services under this section. (B) With respect to each covered veteran eligible for care or services under subsection (d), the Secretary shall provide such veteran periodic reminders, as the Secretary determines appropriate, of their ongoing eligibility under such subsection. (C) Any notification or reminder under this paragraph may be provided electronically..