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VA makes it easier for women Veterans to access gynecology care
Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.
VA eliminates Veteran family health care backlog
VA has completely eliminated the backlog of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) applications, a major VA program that provides health care coverage to over 900,000 qualifying Veteran spouses, dependents, survivors, and caregivers.
VA provides Veterans relief from Biden-era backlogged medical bills
VA relieves Veterans of more than $272 million in potential medical bills that accrued after the Biden Administration stopped certain copayment claims processing and collections in early 2023.
VA extends caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers
VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.
VA pulls the plug on Biden’s $77M EV-charger earmark
VA terminates a Biden-Administration mandate to spend $77 million on electric vehicle charging stations at VA facilities.
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