CALCULATION OF WAIT TIME FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM.

SEC. 121. CALCULATION OF WAIT TIME FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM. Section 1703(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:“(4) In determining under paragraph (1)(D) whether the Department is able to furnish care or services in a manner that complies with designated access standards developed by the Secretary under section 1703B of this title, for purposes of calculating a wait time for a veteran to schedule an appointment at a medical facility of the Department, the Secretary shall measure from the date of request for the appointment, unless a later date has been agreed to by the veteran in consultation with a health care provider of the Department, to the first next available appointment date relevant to the requested medical service.” .