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DVA clients to receive new look Veteran Card for healthcare

DVA arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic

Imaging clinics to use an updated form for MRI Prior Approval Requests

DVA is presenting two free webinars for service providers, which highlight DVA services available to older veterans

Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veterans' Health Check

Understanding the DVA Veteran Card — White

Patients who hold a DVA Veteran Card — White can receive DVA-funded healthcare for their disabilities and conditions accepted as war or service related.

Understanding the DVA Gold Card

The DVA Gold Card entitles the holder to DVA-funded services with a valid referral and/or prescription for primary health care (including dental and allied health); hospital care (public and private); rehabilitation aids and appliances; home and respite care; community nursing; and a range of other support services.

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.

Department of Veteran Affairs Treatment Cycle Information

Changes to allied health referral arrangements known as the treatment cycle will begin on 1 October 2019.

GP incentives increased to enrol DVA clients

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has increased incentive payments for General Practitioners (GPs) to enrol eligible patients in the Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) program. The benefits of enrolling your patients, including reduced hospital admissions, were recently highlighted in an in-depth evaluation of the program.

GP clinics receive an initial incentive payment to enrol eligible DVA clients, then quarterly care payments thereafter. The new DVA fee schedule for CVC claims, including an increase in payments, came into effect on 1 July 2018.