VA Burial Cost Increase Effective October 1, 2016
Effective October 1, 2016 for Federal Fiscal Year 2017 the burial rate for Veterans, Spouses and Eligible Dependents has increased to $749.00 effective immediately.
Idaho Women Veterans Day is October 22nd
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter proclaims October 22, 2016 to be Idaho Women Veterans Day.
ACICS Accreditation
You may have seen or heard that the Department of Education has terminated ACICS’s recognition as a nationally accredited agency because of scrutiny from the Department of Education (ED) for allegedly failing to provide consumer protection measures.
VA News Release: VA Schedules 2 Million Appointments Using Veterans Choice Program
Improvements being made in increasing access to Community Care, but more work to be done
VA Announces Call Center to Help Veterans with Choice Program Billing Issues
Veterans can now work directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to resolve debt collection issues resulting from inappropriate or delayed Choice Program billing.
Veterans with Incomplete Health Care Applications Receive Additional Year to Enroll
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will extend the healthcare enrollment application period for one year to approximately 545,000 living veterans that have pending incomplete enrollment applications.
VA Proposes, Takes Action on Leaders at the Veterans Benefits Administration
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced actions against four leaders at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and close-out of an Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) review of the Denver Hospital Replacement project.
Combat Veterans Get Telephonic Health Care Application Option
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has amended its enrollment regulations to allow veterans to complete applications for enrollment in VA health care by telephone without the need for a signed paper application.
VA Announces Additional Steps to Reduce Veteran Suicide
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced new steps it is taking to reduce veteran suicide.
Veteran’s Copayment Responsibility for VA Health Care
What are your options if you are unable to pay your full copay charges? There are multiple options available to help make paying your current copay charges more affordable, or to eliminate them. You have the right to establish a monthly repayment plan at any time during your enrollment in VA health care if you cannot pay your debt in full.
If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call the Veterans' Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8.