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Protect Veterans Healthcare

Monica Quinn2018-04-30T14:17:05-05:00April 30th, 2018|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.

VA’s Choice Program Subject to Major Overhaul

admin2018-04-03T20:12:10-05:00April 3rd, 2018|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

VetsFirst is monitoring all actions pertaining to this legislation, and working with Congress to ensure all veterans, especially those with disabilities, have timely access to medical care.

Attention New Jersey Veterans

Monica Quinn2017-12-11T15:02:57-05:00December 11th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

You are eligible for a $3,000.00 exemption on your Income Tax if you were honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty on or any time before the last day of the tax year.

Online VA Scheduling Now Available Through My HealtheVet

Monica Quinn2017-11-20T14:18:02-05:00November 20th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

You can now manage your primary care and certain specialty care VA appointments online at participating VA facilities. You will need a Premium My HealtheVet Account to use online scheduling.

Veterans ID Cards

Monica Quinn2017-11-20T14:13:56-05:00November 20th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

Veterans can register for identification cards that prove their military history -- but not everyone who has served will get one.

Change to Benefits Delivery at Discharge Claims

Monica Quinn2017-09-29T14:40:17-05:00September 29th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

Servicemembers will have less time to claim disability compensation before leaving the military but should get benefits faster under changes being made by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VA’s Choice Program Allows Veterans to See Private Doctors

Monica Quinn2017-09-25T10:56:18-05:00September 25th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

The Choice program will continue to allow veterans to see private doctors if they are experiencing long wait-times in getting their health care needs addressed at the VA.

Forever GI Bill – Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Monica Quinn2017-08-18T13:36:34-05:00August 18th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the “Forever GI Bill,” which will bring significant changes to Veterans education benefits.

VetsFirst Fighting For Improved Access to Healthcare and Critical Benefits

Monica Quinn2017-08-03T14:44:33-05:00August 3rd, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

Veterans health and welfare issues have been at the top of our agenda the last several months. We have successfully pushed for needed reforms on behalf of our community.