In August, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced changes that will improve veterans’ access to health care by extending the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized services. This policy update is a major step toward providing more consistent, uninterrupted health care for veterans.
Veterans referred by the VA for eligible standardized care will now have a full 12 months of uninterrupted treatment covered by the VA. This change eliminates the need for reauthorizations that previously occurred every 90 to 180 days for some specialty services.
The new policy is expected to reduce administrative burden on veterans, their caregivers and VA staff. It also ensures a more seamless care experience and a greater sense of continuity for those receiving treatment in the community.
Veterans with questions about this change are encouraged to contact their local VA medical center’s community care office.
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On the final day, returning Patriot Boot Camp alumni explored practical applications for AI and technology, strengthened their Deal Room pitches and put their progress to the test in a pitch competition.
Throughout this special event, veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs revisited the challenges of growing a business, learned from experienced mentors and built on the relationships formed through previous Patriot Boot Camp cohorts.
That's the value of an entrepreneurial community: the opportunity to keep learning, share experiences and access support long after the first cohort ends.
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In August, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced changes that will improve veterans’ access to health care by extending the length of new VA community care authorizations to one year for 30 standardized services. This policy update is a major step toward providing more consistent, uninterrupted health care for veterans.
