Updates Archives - VetsFirst

VA Transportation Program and Uber Health Partnership

Monica Quinn2023-09-13T14:20:42-05:00September 13th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

VA’s Veteran Transportation Program and Uber Health have partnered to offer a supplemental transportation option for veterans travelling to and from medical appointments.

VA Deploys Mobile Medical Units to Homeless Veterans Needing Access to Healthcare

Monica Quinn2023-08-16T10:47:47-05:00August 16th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

Veterans Affairs will deploy 25 mobile medical units during the next six months to provide health care and support to homeless and at-risk Veterans who face difficulties getting to a VA Medical Center or Clinic.

Breast Cancer Screenings and Mammograms for Veterans with Toxic Exposure

Monica Quinn2023-08-16T10:41:51-05:00August 16th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding breast cancer screenings to Veterans under 40, who may have been exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their service.

VA Auto Act Allows Veterans to Buy Adapted Vehicles Every 10 Years

Monica Quinn2023-07-20T15:48:16-05:00July 20th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates, Veterans Advocacy Issues|

New legislation allows eligible veterans to use the automobile grant from VA every 10 years.

New Law Guarantees Veterans Receive a Compensation Adjustment Yearly

Monica Quinn2023-07-20T15:40:20-05:00July 20th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

President Biden signed into law the COLA Act of 2023, which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans benefits in 2024.

Veterans Can Refill VA Prescriptions via VA Health Benefits Mobile App

Monica Quinn2023-06-15T15:37:12-05:00June 15th, 2023|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The Health and Benefits mobile app is the official, all-in-one, easy-to-use, accessible app enabling Veterans to manage both their VA Healthcare and Benefits services at their fingertips.