Sec. 6. Development of centralized website for program information
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The Secretary shall develop and maintain a centralized and publically accessible internet website of the Department as a clearinghouse for information and resources relating to covered programs. The website under subsection
(a)shall contain the following: A description of each covered program. An informational assessment tool that— explains the administrative eligibility, if applicable, of a veteran, or a caregiver of a veteran, for any covered program; and provides information, as a result of such explanation, on any covered program for which the veteran or caregiver (as the case may be) may be eligible. A list of required procedures for the directors of the medical facilities of the Department to follow in determining the eligibility and suitability of veterans for participation in a covered program, including procedures applicable to instances in which the resource constraints of a facility (or of a community in which a facility is located) may result in the inability to address the health needs of a veteran under a covered program in a timely manner. The Secretary shall ensure the website under subsection
(a)is updated on a periodic basis.