Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Program Premiums Decrease
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that monthly premiums for the popular life insurance program, VGLI, dropped by an average of 7%, as of April 1, 2021.
Free Captioned Telephone Service for Those With Hearing Loss
Veterans with hearing loss can receive free assistive technology for captioned telephone service from participating providers on their home phones, mobile phones and other communication apps.
Veterans, Spouses, Caregivers Can Get COVID-19 Vaccinations From VA
All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24.
VA and the COVID-19 Vaccine
The VA is working closely with the CDC and other federal partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA health care personnel.
Military Families and Retirees Are Getting Revamped IDs
The military is ditching flimsy laminated paper-based ID cards for military retirees and dependents for an all-new card system.
VetsFirst Commends Senate for Passage of the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 and Urges House to Take Swift Action
VetsFirst is pleased with the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7105, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 on December 9, 2020. The legislation would enhance the quality of life for veterans, their families, and caregivers. VetsFirst
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020/S. 2661
This Act was signed into law on October 17, 2020, designates 9-8-8 as 3 the digit number to be used as the National Suicide Hotline number by 2022. Specifically, it requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to designate 9-8-8
VA’s Beneficiary Travel Program Launches New Online Portal for Reimbursement Claims
Veterans who are eligible for reimbursement of mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments can now enter claims in the new Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System.
COVID-19 and G.I. Bill Payments
New laws allow VA to pay education benefits as if the student were training in-residence regardless of the fact that a program has been converted from resident training to online training.
Updating Direct Deposit Information with VA
Veterans wishing to update their direct deposit information with VA will need to either change their information using the VA website or by contacting the VA National Call Center.