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WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.

If you are in crisis, call 988, press "1" at the prompt if you're a Veteran

More information here:

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5852

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

Jan 14, 2023 at 4:14amWeb
Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
This will save lives.
Show threadAnathema DeviceJan 14, 2023
@DeerWhispers let's hope so ❤️
Show threadMagic Whitney Pet ProJan 14, 2023
@DeerWhispers This new policy seems to be for inpatient/long term. Which means the hospitals will be sending the VA requests for eligibility determinations.Because not everyone who leaves the military is a veteran.The hospital doesn't decide that, the VA does. This was the policy previously:
https://www.usa.gov/veteran-health#item-212301
Health Benefits and Issues for Veterans | USAGov

Find information about medical issues and health benefits for veterans.

Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@BecauseUAreHere The eligibility qualifications that define Veteran status for the purpose of this program are spelled out in this release.
Show threadMagic Whitney Pet ProJan 14, 2023
@DeerWhispers yes, but it usually takes a week if the person goes into a facility other than a VA run one, as this allows for. Hospital won't know true eligibility until they send it to the VA for determination. Hubz is sending me supporting info as he's a Rater for the VA. It is a great step in allowing for care to help with what they need without getting a bill for it, therefore helping those desperately in need.
Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@BecauseUAreHere Exactly. Thanks for the info.
Show threadMagic Whitney Pet ProJan 14, 2023

@DeerWhispers yeppers.

If you want to really see something fun, here's just one part of the regulations they have to follow as part of a determination.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4

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Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@BecauseUAreHere lol. It's pretty long, but it seems to be well detailed. I've known many Veterans who've navigated the process. It can be daunting.
Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@BecauseUAreHere The main difference in the new policy is the Veteran does not need to be currently enrolled in the system.
Show threadLGsMomJan 14, 2023
@DeerWhispers This is wonderful news. Thanks for sharing. #vets #SuicidePrevention #va
Show threadnewsorpigalJan 14, 2023

@DeerWhispers

Is anyone suprised that people who choose to kill other people are suicidal? Maybe they should have picked a career where they don't have to kill anyone?

Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@newsorpigal This is an insensitive and ignorant statement. Reported and blocked.
Show threadShaneLeeJan 14, 2023
@DeerWhispers This service should have Always been available to Veterans
Show threadThe Deer Whisperer 🦌⚓Jan 14, 2023
@sp2962 I'm just grateful that it's available now.