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As veterans transition to civilian life, they encounter a complex web of challenges where many needs arise simultaneously. New research from the Network for Nonprofit and Social Impact at Northwestern University (NNSI) finds that there needs to be a set formula for veteran-centered agencies to follow to meet these needs in successive order. Our two-part blog series on veterans' care explores the importance of a comprehensive and well-sequenced approach in addressing the diverse and interconnected challenges faced by veterans. In the first article, discover how a strategic sequencing of care can make a significant impact on veterans' well-being. https://lnkd.in/dHx6ENvc

From MOAA Webinar: Understanding Your VA Benefits. Thurs, Jun 20 from 2:00-3:30 PM ET. Register: https://lnkd.in/euMWZRH9.   Join MOAA’s subject-matter expert, Capt. Paul Frost, AFC®, USN (Ret), for an in-depth look at these benefits and how to access them. Topics include:  ·        The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA): A review of the financial payouts the VBA administers for veterans. ·        VA Disability Compensation Claim and Appeal Programs: The evidence required, types of claims and appeals, how to get medical records, and what a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) can do for you. ·        The PACT Act: Details on the expansion of presumptive toxic exposures and other benefits. ·        Concurrent Receipt: What it is, and what options you may have when it come to your compensation. ·        Online Access: Why you should get a VA.gov online account. ·        Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): What you and your survivor need to know about this program, including who is eligible and how to apply. ·        The Veterans Health Administration: Who is eligible and how to apply for VA health care benefits. ·        The VA Home Loan Guarantee Program: How to access and maximize this popular program. ·        PLUS: Answers to your questions! Workshop: The 30-Second Commercial.  Wed, Jun 26 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. #veteranjobs #veteranstrong #transitioningservicemembers #militaryfriendly #militaryspouseemployment #militaryspouse #navyspouses #navyspouse #armyspouses #armyspouse #airforcespouses #airforcespouse #coastguardspouses #coastguardspouse #marinecorpsspouses #marinecorpsspouse #USMCveteran #transitioningnavy #transitioningarmy #transitioningUSMC #transitioningairforce #transitioningcoastguard #armyveteran #navyveteran #changeofmmission #militaryjobfair #militaryexperience #hiremilitary Tyrone Hewitt Shawn T. Lewis Raymond F. Charest Jr Dave Ferguson Jennifer Lee Emily Spencer Julio Quinones Bruce Thompson, MBA Nila (Leonila) Thompson Fleet and Family Support Center does not endorse any company, sponsor, organization or their products.

Of all the things I did in my military career, transitioning to life as a civilian was probably the hardest. Aside from the normal career and culture shift challenges and opportunities, navigating things like health insurance and other systems you've never had to worry about can be daunting. If you're a transitioning service member or just looking to understand your benefits and resources better, check out this VA Summit!

One nice thing about being a US military veteran is that you might get free healthcare for life. Problem is, the VA would rather chuck a bunch of pills at vets than cover the cost of psychedelic therapy. Fortunately, changes may finally be coming. Now that President Biden has signed off on a new 2024 budget, the VA has $20 million to fund its own psychedelic clinical trials. To be clear, this kind of research has been going on for some time. There are already at least 8 psychedelic therapy trials happening across the country through the VA. But so far, it’s all been philanthropically funded. With this law, Congress is pushing the VA to put some skin in the game. They’ll focus on MDMA and psilocybin to start. Last December, the Department of Defense got authorization to study psychedelics in active-duty service members. Now, the vets are getting taken care of. That just leaves everyday civilians. So, uhh, which government agency would like to pick up the tab for the rest of us?

OPINION | Let's discuss three ways to realize the PACT Act’s promise and fulfill a veteran husband’s dying wish. After all, the PACT Act is just a start. We have a long way to go to ensure veterans are being diagnosed accurately, being treated properly, and are receiving the best care possible. Read more: #Opinion #OPED #PACTAct #Vets #Veterans #MilitarySpouse #GoldStarSpouse #GoldStarFamilies

Veterans often have questions about Veteran Affairs (VA) services and benefits. Whether you have recently exited military service or have been separated for years, the VA resource navigator is here to help you navigate benefit entitlements and take an active role in your health care. https://ow.ly/FwmU50Rrfo9

The Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA’s) Community Care program is designed to provide Veterans with timely access to care. However, rapidly increasing program costs have drawn attention from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Congress. Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources surveyed VXC members to gain insight into Veterans' decision-making criteria for selecting community care over VHA care. Dive into the report to explore their reasons and rationale: https://lnkd.in/gv3vUjBg #Veterans #VHA #Healthcare #VAHealth

Currently, a veteran must contact the VA within 72 hours of receiving non-VA emergency care; otherwise VA may deny payment for these services even if the veteran is eligible for treatment. Veterans suffering medical emergencies should not have to worry about whether VA will deny coverage or refuse payment because of administrative notification time requirements. H.R. 3644, the Addressing Care Timelines (ACT) for Veterans Act would provide an additional 24-hour period for veterans to inform the VA when receiving care at a non-VA facility under the Veterans Community Care Program. DAV supports H.R. 3644, in accordance with DAV Resolution No. 205, which calls for the improvement of emergency care benefits for service-connected veterans: specifically, for VA to provide a more liberal interpretation of the law governing payment for emergency care and reimbursement to veterans who have received emergency care at non-VA facilities. We ask all DAV members and supporters to contact their representatives and urge them to co-sponsor and support H. R. 3644, the ACT for Veterans Act. #DAVCAN #ACT4VETS

Have you heard all of the horror stories about VA Healthcare? 👻 Well, I'm here to tell you that there's a lot of good that you DON'T hear about. 😐 Part of the problem is that it's in our DNA to be twice as motivated by fear than opportunity, ESPECIALLY when it comes to things that we know very little about. And it's been my experience that #healthcare through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is something that most of us know very little about, which could inevitably lead you to making Military Money Mistakes. 😱 Get smart on VA Healthcare, and it could end up saving you a LOT of money! 🤑 If you want to find a good place to start getting smart and see how taking advantage of your benefits can help strengthen your #personalfinance situation, check out the link below. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/g-wAsqB3 👉 Follow me for more insights into Military Transition, SBP, VGLI, TSP, and VA Disability. Want to stop making Military Money Mistakes? Click on the link below and learn how to stop working for your money, and start making it work for you. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gif7Av2i #military #militarytransition https://lnkd.in/e5v-QbiQ

I am so proud of and gratified by this work. VA and VHA are working to improve services for the #Veterans they serve, a rapidly changing group with needs different than Veterans of prior conflict eras because of the changing nature of war. This study shows how VHA can encourage more Veterans to #ChooseVA, for example, by shifting the culture of delivering healthcare to model the experience people get with non-VA providers, continuing to develop the inclusivity of care available, and letting Vets know how qualified VHA specialists are. #VeteransHelpingVeterans