This week in Gay Palm Springs December 5 to Dec 11, 2018

Veterans Choice Program
(VCP)
The Veterans Choice Program is one of
several programs through which a Veteran
can receive care from a community
provider, paid for by the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA). For example,
if a Veteran needs an appointment for
a specific type of care, and VA cannot
provide the care in a timely manner or the
nearest VA medical facility is too far away
or too difficult to get to, then a Veteran
may be eligible for care through the
Veterans Choice Program.
To use the Veterans Choice Program,
Veterans must receive prior authorization
from VA to receive care from a provider
that is part of VA’s VCP network of
community providers. The authorization is
based on specific eligibility requirements
and discussions with the Veteran’s VA
provider. VA must authorize care that
is needed beyond the scope of the first
authorization.
Veterans SURVEY
Dear Veteran,
this survey is designed to identify high
priority issues and unmet needs for
veterans living, working, or going to school
in Riverside County. Your participation
in this survey will benefit veterans like
yourself by helping Riverside County
develop better support systems to help you
access the services that you and your fellow
veterans need and have the right to.
The survey should take only about 10
minutes to complete. We encourage you to
answer all the questions, but you should
feel free to skip any questions that may
make you feel uncomfortable.
The survey asks about your military
experience, knowledge and use of veterans’
benefits, your health and access to
health services, health risks, and overall
well-being. We also ask you to provide
information on your general characteristics
that might help target assistance to specific
individuals and groups.
Thank you in advance for taking the time
to help identify Riverside County veterans’
unmet needs.
riversideveteranhealth.org
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