14 October DVA: Veteran Health Checks Program October 14, 2019 By Veterans 0 The Veteran Health Check is a comprehensive health assessment for veterans with GPs The Veteran Health Check is a comprehensive health assessment for veterans with GPs. It aims to encourage early intervention and to help veterans work with their GPs to identify ways to optimise their physical and mental health and wellbeing during transition to civilian life. There is a health assessment tool recommended for this health check, which has been specifically designed for veterans. There are 2 initiatives as a part of the Veteran Health Check program: 1. One-off Veteran Health Check – available to all former ADF members once in a lifetime, any time after transition. Accessed via Medicare card (MBS item numbers 701, 703, 705, 707). 2. Annual Veteran Health Check – available only to former ADF members who transition out of the ADF from 1 July 2019, annually for up to five years after transition. Only accessible via a DVA veteran card (DVA item numbers MT701, MT703, MT705,MT707) Read more Related Articles Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans' Health Check Department of Veterans' Affairs Mental Health Assistance Line My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 New-look DVA health card shows veteran support The familiar Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) health cards, also known as the DVA Gold Card, White Card and Orange Card, are getting a makeover. New program upskills allied health professionals for regional work A two-year education program will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills they need for rural practice. Increased use of My Health Record by healthcare providers Comments are closed.