; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking by paragraph (3) and inserting in paragraphs (3) and (4) ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Permanent authority for other uses Beginning in fiscal year 2019, amounts remaining in the Veterans Choice Fund may be used to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services to individuals pursuant to chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, at non-Department facilities or through non-Department providers at Department facilities, including pursuant to non-Department provider programs other than the program established by section 101. Such amounts shall be available in addition to amounts available in other appropriations accounts for such purposes. ; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking to subsection (c)(3) and inserting to paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (c) . 203. Conforming amendments (a) In general (1) Title 38 Title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) in section 1712(a)— (i) in paragraph (3), by striking under clause (1), (2), or (5) of section 1703(a) of this title and inserting or entered an agreement ; and (ii) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking under the provisions of this subsection and section 1703 of this title ; (B) in section 1712A(e)(1)— (i) by inserting or agreements after contracts ; and (ii) by striking (under sections 1703(a)(2) and 1710(a)(1)(B) of this title) ; and (C) in section 2303(a)(2)(B)(i), by striking with section 1703 and inserting with sections 1703A, 8111, and 8153 . (2) Social Security Act Section 1866(a)(1)(L) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(a)(1)(L) ) is amended by striking under section 1703 and inserting under chapter 17 . (3) Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 Section 104(a)(4)(A) of the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 ( Public Law 103–446