Veterans Choice Program Sample Veterans Choice Program 101 Slides Insert Your Logo Here DATEMONTH 2017 This document is confidential and is intended solely for the use and information of the party to whom it is addressed ID: 768717
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VA Community Care includes a number of separate programs that have become a part of the broader community care tapestry over time A Brief History of VA Community Care
VA Community Care offers numerous services that are delivered to Veterans through multiple programs throughout the country Community Care Overview
Veterans Choice Program Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act (VACAA), which established the Veterans Choice Program (VCP), passed in August 2014 VCP expands availability of medical services for eligible Veterans with community providersNew legislation signed in April 2017 removed the August 7, 2017 expiration date for the VCP
Wait times for care beyond stated VA wait-time goals Local VA medical facility can’t schedule your appointment within 30 days Geographic Access/Distance Current residence more than 40 miles from closest VA medical facility with a full-time primary care physician Unusual or excessive travel burden Excessive burden to travel to the closest VA medical facility based on geographic challenges, environmental factors, a medical or other specific facts Determining Eligibility
If you believe you have met the eligibility criteria to receive this VA benefit for community care: Making an Appointment Call the Veterans Choice Program Call Center at 866-606-8198 to verify your eligibility and set up an appointment.