by Rikki Almanza | Jun 12, 2024
Through 2027, Veterans will not be required to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health and substance use disorder visits each calendar year. This policy, initiated by the VA, attempts to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for Veterans, provided the visits...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 8, 2023
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that older Veterans who were admitted for COVID-19 treatment had a higher survival rate when treated at Veterans Affairs medical centers compared to local community hospitals. The study demonstrates the...
by Rikki Almanza | May 31, 2023
In a May 30 announcement, the Department of Veterans Affairs has eased the mandate for patients and staff to wear face masks in most VA medical facilities. This update comes after a three-year period during which patients and staff were required to wear masks...
by Christian Southards | Nov 18, 2022
A Nov. 10 U.S. Government Accountability Office investigation found “potential challenges [for veterans] with scheduling appointments” with Veterans Community Care program providers. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Community Care Program, or VCCP,...
by Christian Southards | Mar 4, 2022
On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 with bipartisan support. The bill is widely supported by veteran service organizations like The American Legion and was co-sponsored by 25 U.S....
