VA Transportation Program and Uber Health Partnership
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
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
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
New legislation allows eligible veterans to use the automobile grant from VA every 10 years.
New Law Guarantees Veterans Receive a Compensation Adjustment Yearly
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
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.
SGLI and VGLI Insurance Coverage Increases for Servicemembers and Veterans
Servicemembers and qualifying Veterans will be able to increase their life insurance coverage up to $500,000.
New Changes to VA Burial Allowance
The VA will pay reasonable costs incurred to transport a veteran remains from the place of death to the place of burial under certain circumstances.
Copayment Exemption for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans
VA published new rules that exempts eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits.
New Rule Allowing VA to Repay Veterans’ Emergency Room Bill
Veterans could now get some of out-of-pocket costs reimbursed even if the claim was previously denied.