Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation Changes
VA eligibility rules changed on June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system. Under this new regulation, VA relaxed income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds. A web–based calculator is available for Veterans to enter their income information, dependents, and zip code to assess if their income would fall within the proposed income threshold adjustments. Veterans are encouraged to contact VA’s Health Resource Center at 1–877–222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA health eligibility website for more information.
NEW! CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4th is a big day for celebrations. This day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Fly your flag proudly and pray for our troops who are fighting to keep us free.
NEW! The
American Veteran June edition is now available.
North Dakota Veterans Home Receives Funds for Nursing Facility - To support high quality health services for North Dakota's Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs has award a $14.7 million grant to build a replacement nursing home and domiciliary facility at the state Veterans home in Libson.
VA Awards $5.2 Million for Minnesota Veterans Homes - To support high quality care for Minnesota Veterans at the state's Veterans homes, the Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding two grants totaling $5.2 million for improvements at the state-run facilities in Minneapolis and Silver Bay.
Network Update for
May 2009 is now available.
VA Midwest Health Care Network's 2008 Annual Report has just been released.
Read the current issue of the
Veterans' Health Magazine.
Suicide Prevention Awareness - Suicide is the 11th most frequent cause of death in the U.S. — someone dies from suicide every 16 minutes. Suicidal ideas and attempts to harm oneself are the result of problems that may seem like they can't be fixed. Together, Vet Centers and VA Medical Centers stand ready to reach out and help veterans at risk for suicide. Seek professional help...Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention hotline and indicate you are a veteran. You'll be immediately connected to VA suicide prevention and mental health professionals. We can help! Learn about all of
VA's ongoing suicide prevention efforts.
