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Understanding the impact of the PACT Act on your benefits as a Veteran 💪 Starting March 5, 2024, the VA will expand health care to millions of veterans without first applying for VA benefits. This means that veterans who meet the basic service and discharge requirements and who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. At this link you can dive into the details of this groundbreaking law that's expanding VA healthcare and benefits for those exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and more. #PACTAct #VeteransHealthcare #VAbenefits" Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gekdZXg5

🎉 Big News for Veterans! 🎉 Beginning March 5, VA is expanding health care eligibility for three new groups of Veterans years ahead of schedule thanks to the PACT Act. Here's the scoop: 1. If you were exposed to toxins or hazards during your military service, you're eligible! 2. Veterans stationed in certain areas of Southwest Asia or Africa, you're in! 3. Deployed Veterans after 9/11, you're eligible too! What does this mean for you? ✅ If you served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, or Afghanistan, you can enroll. ✅ Deployed to any combat zone after 9/11? You're eligible. ✅ Supported the Global War on Terror? You can enroll too. ✅ Even if you never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or serving on active duty, you're eligible! 📢 Bottom line: All Veterans exposed to toxins and hazards, at home or abroad, can enroll in VA care starting March 5. This is the largest expansion of care in generations! VA wants you to apply ASAP. It's quick and easy - no need to be sick or file a claim. Just prove your service in one of those locations or operations, and you're in. VA health care is top-notch and affordable. Plus, Veterans who use VA services have better health outcomes. Even if you don’t think you need care now, you might in the future. Enroll today and secure access for life! Don't miss out on this opportunity for better, more affordable health care. Head to VA.gov/PACT and get started today! 🇺🇸 #VeteransHealthcare #PACTAct #VAcare

Starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions more Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. All Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country—at home or abroad—will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. We encourage you to apply for VA health care starting March 5, 2024, if any of these descriptions are true for you: You served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11, or You deployed in support of the Global War on Terror, or You were exposed to toxins or other hazards during military service Note: Specific toxins and hazards include burn pits, sand and dust, particulates, oil well or sulfur fires, chemicals, radiation, warfare agents, depleted uranium, herbicides, and other occupational hazards. https://lnkd.in/ekWizcWi

🇺🇸 Next PACT Act deadline for select Veterans The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2023. This new enrollment opportunity will allow Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.  Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, have never enrolled in VA health care, and who left active duty between Sept.11, 2001 and Oct.1, 2013 - specifically those Veterans who served in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Persian Gulf War or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after Nov.11,1998 - are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. If you are in this select group of Veterans, please go to https://buff.ly/3QA1DWh or call 1-800-MYVA41 and apply before that date. Many other Veteran groups– including many Vietnam Veterans and Gulf War Veterans, are already able to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. https://buff.ly/3KPTWHE

Beginning March 5, 2024, VA is making all Veterans exposed to toxins while serving our country are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits – and we are going to use every tool at VA’s disposal to ensure that as many of these Veterans as possible come to VA for their care. This expansion of care means that all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. Additionally, Veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty in the United States will also be eligible to enroll. VA has prepared the PACT Act Stakeholder Toolkit for you to use and share information about VA’s expansion of health care eligibility for Veterans. The Toolkit offers multiple communications resources you can use to reach your community members and help them better understand expanded care  under PACT Act. We value your support and thank you for sharing vital VA health information with your constituents to assist Veterans, their families, and survivors in receiving the care they deserve. If a Veteran community member asks you about the PACT Act, please direct them to www.va.gov/PACT or call  1-800-MyVA411.

Beginning tomorrow March 5, 2024, all Veterans who were exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving—at home or abroad—will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. This change in benefits is being rolled out years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. You are encouraged to apply for VA health care starting March 5, 2024, if any of these descriptions are true for you: You served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11, or You deployed in support of the Global War on Terror, or You were exposed to toxins or other hazards during military service. Note: Specific toxins and hazards include burn pits, sand and dust, particulates, oil well or sulfur fires, chemicals, radiation, warfare agents, depleted uranium, herbicides, and other occupational hazards. Learn more at va.gov/PACT #nationalguard #vabenefits #veterans #healthcare #eangus72

There’s no deadline to apply for #PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim—or quickly submit your intent to file—by August 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. So don’t wait, apply today. The link to enroll is below. 🇺🇲 Even if you are not "sick" now and you have been exposed, please enroll. 🇺🇲 For anybody exposed, any theater of war, military bases, or MOS-related exposures. (jet fuel, airforce, Camp Lejeune) 👇🏼 The #PACTAct will bring these changes: Expands and extends eligibility for #VA health care for #Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the #Vietnam, #GulfWar, and #post911 eras 🇺🇲 Adds 20+ more presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures 🇺🇲 Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation Requires VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every Veteran enrolled in VA health care 🇺🇲 Helps us improve research, staff education, and treatment related to toxic exposures 🇺🇲 If you’re a Veteran or survivor, you can file claims now to apply for PACT Act-related benefits.

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Please share with veterans you may know! As of March 5, 2024 all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving our country at home or abroad, including those who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11, can enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. Veterans who were exposed to poisons or hazards while training or on active duty in the US can also enlist. After eliminating the PACT Act's phased-in approach to health care eligibility, millions of Veterans are eligible for VA health care eight years early. For Veterans, it means VA will make three more Veteran groups eligible for health care years before the PACT Act on March 5th: Veterans who were exposed to toxins or hazards during military service, posted to Southwest Asia or Africa duty stations, or deployed for post-9/11 operation assistance. Enrollment is open to Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans. Anyone who deployed to a combat zone after 9/11 can enroll. You can enlist if you supported the Global War on Terror. Visit va.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411. #njsosvets #healthcare #supportingveterans #veteranservices #veteransupport #veteransaffairs #thankyouforyourservice #community #resourcemanagement #newjersey