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*It’s time for a buddy check*
VA Secretary Doug Collins recently discussed the importance of checking in on friends and loved ones – especially Veterans – during the holiday season and throughout the year.
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VA provides Veterans relief from Biden-era backlogged medical bills
VA will relieve 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.
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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 [ [link removed] ]) applications.
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More stars, better care
Did you know that more than three-fourths of VA hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings? Secretary Collins recently discussed VA’s efforts to make that the standard for all VA hospitals across the board.
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VA Resources, we're here for you.
* For any questions or requests, 1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ]) is always the right number.
* Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]: 988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255 [ sms:%20838255 ]
* Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
* Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ] or Chat [ [link removed] ]
* Ask VA [ [link removed] ]
* Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert [ [link removed] ]
* Find a VA facility near you [ [link removed] ]
For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App [ [link removed] ] or MyHealtheVet [ [link removed] ] secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.
Upcoming VA Events
VA hosts free events around the country for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the weekly outreach events calendar to find an event near you.
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Jobs for Veterans
Employers from around the country are looking to hire Veterans. Get info about openings across the nation and multiple career fairs below.
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Exclusive Discounts for Veterans
Check out hundreds of discounts and deals available to Veterans, service members and retirees.
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