; start dates If the Secretary determines that a veteran is in need of residential care under the Program, the Secretary shall provide the veteran with a list of locations that meet— (A) the care needs of the veteran, including applicable treatment tracks; and (B) the clinically indicated best start date for the veteran to receive care, taking into account the preferences of the veteran. (2) Wait times The Secretary shall make every effort to limit the time a veteran waits for placement into the Program, including by offering the veteran placement at one or more locations outside of the area of the home facility of the veteran or the home Veterans Integrated Service Network of the veteran, or at a non-Department residential care facility, if there are no other options that meet the care needs of the veteran and are consistent with the policy of the Department on wait times for access to care under the Program. (3) Transportation coverage The Secretary shall provide transportation or pay for or reimburse the costs of transportation for any veteran who is admitted into the Program and needs transportation assistance— (A) from the residence of the veteran or a facility of the Department or authorized non-Department facility that does not provide such care to another such facility that provides residential care covered under the Program