VA Lebanon Healthcare System received funding in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 for Non-recurring Maintenance projects, following earlier funding in the first quarter, according to a May 22 announcement.
The additional funding is part of an ongoing effort by the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-recurring Maintenance program to repair and improve health care facilities during fiscal year 2026. This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure and maintain safe environments for veterans receiving care.
The second-quarter allocation for VA Lebanon Healthcare System will support several projects, including construction of a Building 1 entrance enclosure, corrections to HVAC systems for Sterile Processing Services, paving and modification of loop roads and parking areas, and replacement of windows as part of Phase 2 upgrades. “This funding allows VA Lebanon Healthcare System to continue modernizing and improving, so our facility remains safe, efficient, and equipped to provide high-quality care for our Veterans in South Central Pennsylvania,” said Jeffrey A. Beiler, VA Lebanon Healthcare System Director.
Nationally, the Department of Veterans Affairs has obligated $1.064 billion out of a total $4.8 billion committed for fiscal year 2026 under this program. Of these funds: $795 million is designated to repair outdated infrastructure systems at medical facilities; $255 million supports maintenance needed for future electronic health record system updates; and $13 million is allocated toward major building upgrades such as elevators, electrical systems, and boiler plants.
Broader efforts by the administration include enrolling more veterans into care programs in 2026; opening new VA health care facilities since January 20, 2025; increasing direct care appointments by over four percent from fiscal year 2024; offering more than two million appointments outside regular hours; and providing services across the country at levels not seen in seven years.
Beiler said these investments are designed to ensure that local veterans continue receiving timely access to high-quality healthcare.
