WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Nov. 18 that it began mailing Veterans Choice Cards to veterans who are currently waiting more than 30 days for their VA facility appointment.
The Choice Card program is a new, temporary benefit that allows some veterans to receive health care in their communities rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility.
The first round of cards along with a letter explaining the program was issued on Nov. 5 to veterans who are eligible based on their place of residence.
VA is now engaging in the next phase of its rollout, which is sending eligibility explanation letters to Choice Card veterans.
For more information, call 1-866- 606-8198 or visit www.va.gov/opa/choiceact/.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: VA implements Choice Card program's second phase