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Understanding VA Healthcare Benefits for Veterans

This presentation provides an introductory guide to the diverse healthcare benefits available through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as of July 1, 2019. Delve into the Medical Benefits Package, eligibility criteria, co-pays, venues of care, and the VA Mission Act. Learn about the essential services covered under the standard benefits, priority groups, exclusions, and preventive care services. Gain insights into the various aspects of the VHA's healthcare services and how veterans can access and utilize them efficiently.

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Understanding VA Healthcare Benefits for Veterans

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  1. UNDERSTANDING THE VA VA 101 for Post Service Officers Part III: Intro to Healthcare As of 1 July 2019

  2. The VA Burials Benefits Medical The “VA” is one big roof over 3 different tenants, which don’t always communicate and don’t automatically share a Veteran’s information with each other. This is often a source of frustration if not understood.

  3. The VA Burials Benefits Medical We will take an introductory look at the second of these 3 branches in this presentation: -- Medical

  4. Veterans Health Administration • Health Care • Acute, Outpatient • Long Term Care (Community Living Centers) • Home and Community-Based Care • Domiciles • Readjustment Counseling Centers • Graduate medical and associated health trainee education

  5. Veterans Health Administration • Medical Benefits Package • Basic eligibility • Co-pays *https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/revenue_ops/copays.asp • Venues of care • Acute • Nursing Home • Outpatient clinics • Vet Centers • Community Care (VA Mission Act*)

  6. Veterans Health Administration21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks

  7. Health Benefits • Health Benefits • Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act (1996) established Medical Benefits Package • Eligibility • Must be honorably discharged from active service in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, Environmental Services Administration, or National Atmospheric Administration

  8. Health Benefits • Enrollment, Eligibility and Costs • Most must enroll for benefits • Enrolled veterans assigned to priority group 1 - 8 • Regulations regarding low income and those with special health needs • VA MISSION Act (2017/2019) – Replaced VA CHOICE • Service Connected vs Non-Service Connected utilized to assess cost-share

  9. Preventative Care Services Immunizations Physical Examinations Health Care Assessments Screening Tests Health Education Ambulatory (Outpatient) Diagnostic and Treatment Services Emergency outpatient care in VA facilities Medical Surgical Chiropractic Care Mental Health Bereavement Counseling for families of veterans in hospice and select mental health programs Substance Abuse Inpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Emergency Inpatient Care in VA facilities Medical Surgical Mental Health Substance Abuse Medications and Supplies * Prescriptions medications Over the counter medications Medical and Surgical supplies *Generally medications must be prescribed by a VA provider and be available under the VA’s national formulary system Medical Benefits Package (Standard Benefits)

  10. Abortion and Abortion counseling Cosmetic Surgery Drugs and biologicals not approved by the FDA Gender Alteration Health Club or Spa Membership In vitro fertilization Special private duty nursing Services not ordered and provided by licensed, accredited professional staff Care for a veteran who is a patient or inmate in an institution of another government agency if that agency has a duty to give the care or services. Health BenefitsGeneral Exclusions

  11. CHAMPVA and TRICARE • CHAMPVA – VA Program • Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs • VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries • TRICARE – DoD Program • Program of the Department of Defense • Regionally managed • Active duty and retired members of the uniformed services

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