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VA’s Choice Program Allows Veterans to See Private Doctors

Monica Quinn2017-09-25T10:56:18+00:00September 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+00:00August 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+00:00August 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.

Mental Health Care for Other-Than-Honorable Discharges

Monica Quinn2017-08-03T09:13:52+00:00July 12th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

VA secretary formalizes expansion of emergency mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable discharges.

VA Offers Pre-Determination of Burial Eligibility

admin2017-04-27T12:26:18+00:00April 27th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

Find out if you are eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. The VA has created the "Pre-Need Eligibility Determination Program to help you.

VA Lowers Most Medication Copayments

Monica Quinn2017-03-01T10:26:53+00:00March 1st, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

There's good news for many Veterans receiving prescriptions from VA. As of February 27, 2017, the regulations for copayments will change.

VetsFirst Takes Pride in Supporting Veterans and Their Family Members

Monica Quinn2017-01-30T17:54:44+00:00October 26th, 2016|Health Care & Benefits|

Christine Golden assisting veteran at Bronx VA Dealing with the VA and making sure you get the benefits and services you need can be tricky, luckily you have a friend at VetsFirst. Lynn Kelly had been married [...]

Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Impact All Generations of Veterans

Monica Quinn2017-01-30T17:54:44+00:00July 25th, 2016|Health Care & Benefits|

Tinnitus and hearing loss affect veterans of all categories and might not get the attention that it deserves.

No Signature Required for VA Healthcare

Monica Quinn2016-07-07T13:10:07+00:00July 7th, 2016|Health Care & Benefits|

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it has eliminated paper signature requirements for Veterans wishing to enroll in VA health care. Effective immediately, VA has amended its enrollment regulations to allow Veterans to complete enrollment applications for [...]