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New Laws in 2024 Impacting California Veterans

WEBA series of laws take effect in 2024 to better the lives of California Veterans. These changes, both at the federal and state levels, include a range of initiatives …

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Prioritizing Women Veterans’ Health during National Women’s …

WEBNational Women’s Health Week is celebrated annually from Mother’s Day to May 18 and encourages women, including Women Veterans, to prioritize their physical …

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California Leads the Way with Unified Healthcare Financing: SB 770

WEBFor Veterans with private insurance but without VA health care, SB 770 offers the promise of a more accessible and equitable healthcare system. The bill …

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Newsom Announces New Program to Combat Veterans Suicide

WEBOn May 13, the office of Governor Gavin Newsome announced that $50 million in state funding would be used to establish the California Veterans Health …

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Defense Department’s Warfighter Brain Health Initiative Targets …

WEBThe Defense Health Agency’s Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence offers resources for both providers and patients, including fact sheets on low-level blast …

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VA to Pay for all Emergency Mental Health Care

WEBStarting Jan. 17, all veterans will be able to access emergency mental health care free of charge at any Veterans Affairs medical facility or outside clinic, regardless of …

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AI-Powered Study Investigates Health Effects of Burn Pit Exposure …

WEBIn an effort to better understand and address the health impacts of burn pit exposure on Veterans, a new long-term study is using artificial intelligence and wearable …

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Opinion: It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women …

WEBArticle first published on Militarytimes.com. Women veterans are finally getting access to life-saving reproductive health care, but it is already under threat. …

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VA Seeks Public Feedback for Proposal to Change Ratings …

WEBOn Feb. 15, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it had submitted two proposals to the Federal Register potentially modernizing how the department …

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VA: Partnership With Indian Health Service to Improve Health Care

WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week that it renewed its partnership with the Indian Health Service to improve access to healthcare services for …

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New VA Policy Would Eliminate Copay for Mental Health Visits for

WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs last week announced that veterans identified as high risk for suicide by a VA clinician will no longer be required to pay a …

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Op-Ed: Disabled Veterans, Veterans on Medicare, and Active-Duty

WEBSB 770 was recently signed into law by Governor Newsom (September 2023) and now a proposal, which seeks to eliminate Medicare in California and establish …

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VA Introduces New Online Ordering System for CPAP Supplies

WEBWithin the first week, the newly introduced online CPAP supplies ordering feature on VA.gov witnessed a 24.1 percent increase in CPAP supply orders placed. …

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Two New Veteran Bills Pass in California Assembly, Advance to …

WEBOn May 27, two veterans bills introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) were advanced to the California Senate. The first bill, AB 2032, …

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Veterans Toxic Exposure Information California American Legion

WEBVeterans who served in the military may have been exposed to various toxic hazards during their time in service. Recognizing the potential health risks associated …

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Expansion of VA Health Care for All Veterans Exposed to Toxins or

WEBThis expansion of VA health care benefits will open its doors to millions of U.S. Veterans. Directed by President Biden, this expansion accelerates access to VA health care by up …

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley Introduces Comprehensive New …

WEBOn Feb. 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a new bill to the House of Representatives that would improve health care services for elderly …

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American Legion Survey Highlights Veterans’ Concerns Regarding …

WEBThis release comes shortly before an upcoming hearing on NSP by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Health subcommittee. The Federal Supremacy …

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TRICARE Extends Coverage for Prenatal Genetic Tests and Screening

WEBTRICARE now covers preconception and prenatal carrier screenings, which were previously part of the Laboratory Developed Tests, or LDT, Demonstration.These …

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U.S. Navy Implements The Brandon Act, Transforming Mental …

WEBThe U.S. Navy has taken a significant step forward in improving mental health support for its sailors with the implementation of the Brandon Act. The act, …

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CalVet: 81 percent of West LA residents vaccinated

WEBSome 81 percent of veterans living at the West Los Angeles CalVet home were given a COVID-19 vaccination last week, according to an internal California …

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Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation – The Four Pillars

WEBThe American Legion stands on the front line of change in the pillar of service known as “Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation.”. It is a complex and vital part of the organization’s …

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