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Health & Dental Care Overview

VA. Health & Dental Care Overview. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). OEF/OIF/OND VA Medical Center Support. Contact Pamela Pitcher for Assistance. 3. Dental Care. ` Cost free one time treatment of dental conditions for recently separated veterans who

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Health & Dental Care Overview

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  1. VA Health & Dental Care Overview

  2. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

  3. OEF/OIF/ONDVA Medical Center Support Contact Pamela Pitcher for Assistance 3

  4. DentalCare • ` • Cost free one time treatment of dental conditions for recently separated veterans who • served for 90 days or more, • apply within 180 days of separation, and • DD214 does not indicate necessary dental care was provided within 90 days of release or discharge

  5. Medical Benefits Plan • Screening exams for: Depression, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, TBI • Preventive Care Services • Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment • Prescription Services • Women’s Health Program

  6. Non-Service RelatedIssues • Veterans Who Experience Non-Service related Illness/Injuries Post Deployment may be charged a co-pay at VA for treatment of these conditions ie: flu, colds, auto accident

  7. Women Veteran Programs • Women veterans may receive • full continuum of medical benefits package • women’s family planning and birth control, gender-specific health care, e.g. hormone replacement therapy, breast and GYN care, maternity, limited infertility • Special considerations • Each facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager • Women’s Trauma Recovery Program (Palo Alto) inpatient post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST) treatment • VA researchers also conduct studies on women's health • Women’s Benefits Coordinator available for disability benefits

  8. Application Process • Identify VA medical center for visit to primary care • Complete VA Form 10-10EZ • Submit 1010EZ with • copy of DD 214 after DC from Active Federal Duty • Additional Questions: • Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or • Visit www.va.gov

  9. VBA Benefits and Services

  10. Major Benefit Programs • Compensation • Education • Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment • Life Insurance • Home Loan Guaranty

  11. For benefits information and assistance call toll-free 1 (800) 827-1000 TDD 1 (800) 829-4833 On line at www.va.gov

  12. Help Your Buddy VETERANS CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK (8255) press 1

  13. Local VA Contacts • VA Medical Center: Pamela M. Pitcher, MPH • OEF/OIF/OND Program • 504-566-8487 • Vet Center: Michelle Milonas, PhD, LPC • 504-565-4977 • VA Regional Office: Cynthia Marquez • 504-619-4317

  14. Questions Welcome Home

  15. Serving Combat Veterans Contact Information 1-800-905-4675 (Eastern) 1-866-496-8838 (Pacific) www.vetcenter.va.gov

  16. VET CENTER SERVICES Individual Counseling Group Counseling Military Sexual Trauma Counseling Marital/Family Counseling Bereavement Counseling Drug and Alcohol Referral Liaison with VA & Community Resources Benefits Assistance Referral Community Education and Career Referral

  17. Vet Center Offers… A safe and protected place to talk Confidentiality – no stigma Flexible hours Easily accessible community-based setting Network knowledgeable about the resources available Vet Center Staff are >65% Combat Veterans Veterans serving Veterans All family members are welcome No cost….ever

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