Category: Veterans Medical News

Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among SMVF - Michigan

Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among SMVF – Michigan

Did you know there is a preferred method when screening for military connectedness? “Have you or a member of your household served in the military?” This is the most effective way to accurately capture military service in the population that you assist. Using “have you served?” instead of “are you a veteran?” allows for those who may not consider themselves… Read more
VA News Release

VA resumes overpayment notifications, medical copayment collections while continuing to offer Veterans expansive debt relief options

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs will resume over-payment notifications for new benefit debts and the debts deferred from April 6, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. VA suspended debt collection April 6, 2020 and will restart debt collection Oct. 1, 2021, however, VA will not deduct debts from benefits payments until January 2022. Collections… Read more
FEMA Covid-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program

Details on FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program

VA’s National Cemetery Scheduling Office and VA national cemeteries have received many calls from family members and funeral homes asking how they can apply for the Funeral Expense Reimbursement Program that covers funeral expenses when a loved one’s death was related to COVID-19. This new program, which began on April 12, 2021, is run entirely by the Federal Emergency Management Agency… Read more
You have questions. VA has answers. Call VA today. 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) The number to call when you don’t know who to call.

1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is the one number to reach VA

Number to Call When You Don’t Know Who to Call With one phone call, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors can easily access information on VA benefits and services or be connected to an expert for answers to questions. 1-800-MyVA411 is a national, toll-free number that serves as a “front door” to VA. You can still reach VA at any… Read more
Orlando VA Healthcare System Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for All Veterans who receive care at VA Regardless of Age

Orlando VA Healthcare System Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for All Veterans who receive care at VA Regardless of Age

The Orlando VA Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines for all Veterans who receive care at VA regardless of age. The vaccine is being offered at the below listed four sites of care through a combination of appointments and walk-ins until supply is exhausted. Location specific information: Lake Nona:  7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Appointments and Walk-Ins Orlando VA Medical… Read more