Congress provided robust emergency funding to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has the equipment, tests, and support services – including setting up temporary care sites, mobile treatment centers and increasing telehealth visits to allow more veterans to get care at home – necessary to provide veterans with the additional care they need.
On March 27, VA shared its COVID-19 response plan. This best-practice guide is a valuable tool, which may be useful nationwide for the medical community.
Read the VHA COVID-19 response plan
Read the VHA COVID-19 response plan press release
Updated information on COVID-19 from the Department of Veterans Affairs can be found here.
Frequently asked questions about accessing VA benefits during COVID-19 can be found here.
The Veteran Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255.