1. Veterans Health Administration
Jeffrey S. Pearson
Program Manager, Rural Health Initiative
Acronyms used:
VA = Department of Veteran Affairs VISN= Veteran Integrated Service Network
VBA= Veterans Benefits Administration VHA= Veteran Health Administration
OIF= Operation Iraqi Freedom OEF= Operation Enduring Freedom
OND= Operation New Dawn

2. Today’s Presentation Components of the VA
Affordable Care Act and the VA
Veteran Health Care Eligibility
Hampton VAMC
Health Care Enrollment
Resources

3. Department of Veterans Affairs Mission
“…to care for him who shall have borne the battle and
for his widow and orphan…”
- Abraham Lincoln, 1865
Photo by Jeff Kubina

4. Roles of the three components of the VA
Veterans Benefits Administration
All VA benefits - Compensation, Education, Home Loan Guaranty, etc.
Administered by VA Regional Offices
Veterans Health Administration
All VA health care services
Administered by VA Medical Centers, Ambulatory Care & Community Based Outpatient Clinics, etc.
National Cemetery Administration
National and State Veterans Cemeteries
Headstones & Markers
Presidential Memorial Certificates

5. Veterans Health Administration Mission
Honor America’s Veterans
Provide Exceptional Health Care
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (VHA) MISSION STATEMENT Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves the their health and well-being.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION VISION STATEMENT VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient-centered and evidence-based. This care will be delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery and continuous improvement. It will emphasize prevention and population health and contribute to the Nation’s well-being through education, research and service in national emergencies.
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Improve Health and Well-being

6. VHA is the Largest Integrated Health Care System in the United States
151 Hospitals
995 Outpatient Clinics (Hospitals, Community, Independent and Mobile )
135 Community Living Centers
300 Readjustment Counseling Centers Vet Centers
103 Domiciliary Resident Rehabilitation Treatment Programs

7. Affordable Care Act and VA
Since the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enactment, VA has been proactive in working to understand the law’s impact on Veterans, other beneficiaries, and VA’s health care system and in preparing for implementation of the law.
The most significant provisions of the ACA are the individual mandate requirement, which requires most individuals to have health insurance coverage and the Medicaid expansion provision, which expands Medicaid eligibility to up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The individual mandate is a provision that requires all individuals to have minimum essential insurance coverage or face a tax penalty.
Enrollment in VA health care, CHAMPVA or Spina Bifida programs meet the minimum essential coverage requirement.
Veterans or other beneficiaries currently enrolled in VA health care do not have to take any additional steps to comply with the health insurance requirement outlined in ACA.
Veterans and other eligible beneficiaries not currently enrolled in VA health care can apply for enrollment at any time. K

8. Eligibility for VHA Healthcare
Eligibility for VHA health care services depends on a number of qualifying factors, including:
The nature of a veteran’s discharge from military service
Located on DD-214
Length of service
After 9/7/80: Veteran has 24 months of continuous service
VA adjudicated disabilities or “service-connected disabilities”
Special Program Eligibility
Income level
Based of geographical area.
Approximately $30 single or $36k with Dependent
Available VA resources
Based on priority grouping (defined on next slide)
Nature is defined as honorable, general, other than honorable, dishonorable
Special Programs. OIF/OEF/OND, Vietnam Service

9. Hampton VA Medical Center
Marty Chick-Ebey
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton VA 23667
Albemarle Primary Outpatient Clinic
1845 West City Drive
Elizabeth City NC 27909
Ex 4801
Virginia Beach CBOC
244 Clearfield Ave
Virginia Beach VA 23462
Ex 1900

10. Veteran Crisis Line Connect with a qualified, caring VA responder
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Connect by phone press 1
Chat online
Text
Confidential support
Can be used by Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Veteran and family/friends/loved ones

11. Hampton VAMC Homeless Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Homeless Veterans
Example: If you are living on a friends sofayou are considered homeless!
Marty Chick-Ebey
Hampton VAMC Homeless Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Ex 1285
Va.gov/homeless

12. Myhealthevet and Blue Button
Changing “Point-of-Care”

13. Myhealthevet and Blue Button
My HealtheVet Coordinator Gregory G Smith Sr, MHSA Hampton VA Medical Center (757) Ex 4968
SECURE MESSAGING

14. Geriatrics and Extended Care
Home and Community Based Services
Administrative Officer
Pamela Taylor
Hampton VA Medical Center
(757) Ex3634
Adult Day Health Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
Skilled Home Health Care
Home Based Primary Care
Program of All Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE)
Telehealth Care
Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
Respite Care
Veteran-Directed Care

15. Geriatrics and Extended Care
Nursing Home and Residential Settings
Administrative Officer
Pamela Taylor
Hampton VA Medical Center
(757) Ex3634
Adult Family Homes
Assisted Living
Community Nursing Homes
Medical Foster Homes
State Veterans Homes
Community Living Centers

16. Caregiver Support Who is a Caregiver.
Someone who provides personal care services for a Veteran.
Caregiver Support Program Coordinator
Sonja Poiter-Hickman, LCSW
Hampton VA Medical Center
(757) X 4985 or 3060 Support Line
Adult Day Health Care Centers
Home Based Prime Care
Skilled Home Care
Homemaker and Home Health Aide
Home Tele-health
Respite Care
Home Hospice

17. Home Based Primary Care
Home Based Primary Care is health care services provided to Veterans in their home.
Home Based Primary Care
Hampton VA Medical Center
(757) Ex 3612 or 3644
Primary Care; Dr., NP, or PA
Care Management; NP, PA or RN
Coordination of care; Social Worker
Therapy; Physical, Occupational or Speech
Mental Health Services
Nutrition Counseling; Dietitian
Manage Medication

18. How to Enroll in VA Health Care
Online
Complete VA Form 10-10EZ,Application for Health Benefits online.
VA has produced an instructional video for the on-line VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits. The video is accessible via an official VA YouTube channel
In Person
Complete the "Application for Health Benefits" at your local VA.
Find a VA at Location tab
Telephone
VETS (8387)
Mail
Complete and print 1010EZ or 1010EZR
Health Eligibility Center 2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA

19. Help with Enrolling
You may use ANY of the following to request assistance:
Ask VA to help you fill out the form by calling us at VETS (8387).
Access VA's website at and select "Contact the VA."
Contact the Enrollment Coordinator at your local VA health care facility
Contact a National or State Veterans Service Organization.
State Veteran office (VSO)
Disabled America Veterans (DAV)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
American Legion (AL)

20. Thank you for your service.
To those who served
Thank you for your service.

21. Questions? Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Jeffrey Pearson Rural Health Integrator
(757) ex7741 (office)
(757) (Mobile)
Hampton VAMC
Mail Stop RHI Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667