(1) may not exceed the amounts allowed for medical care under such chapter. (h) Program administration (1) Notice to eligible veterans on pilot program In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall inform all veterans eligible to participate in the pilot program of the services and treatment available under the pilot program. (2) Contracts (A) In general In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary may enter into contracts with appropriate entities for the provision of dental services and treatment under the pilot program. (B) Performance standards and metrics Each contract entered into under subparagraph (A) shall specify performance standards and metrics and processes for ensuring compliance of the contractor concerned with such performance standards. (i) Reports (1) Preliminary reports (A) In general Not later than each of 540 days and three years after the date of the commencement of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (B) Contents Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i) A description of the implementation and operation of the pilot program. (ii) The number of veterans receiving services and treatment under the pilot program, and a description of the dental services and treatment furnished to such veterans. (iii) An analysis of the costs and benefits of the pilot program, including a comparison of costs and benefits by location type. (iv) An assessment of the impact of the pilot program on medical care, wellness, employability, and perceived quality of life of veterans. (v) The current findings and conclusions of the Secretary with respect to the pilot program. (vi) Such recommendations for the continuation or expansion of the pilot program as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Final report (A) In general Not later than 180 days after the completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to