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. November 25, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Department of Veterans Affairs 0 Comment Read More >>
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. November 22, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Department of Veterans Affairs 0 Comment Read More >>
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. November 20, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Department of Veterans Affairs 0 Comment Read More >>
Department of Veteran Affairs Treatment Cycle Information Changes to allied health referral arrangements known as the treatment cycle will begin on 1 October 2019. August 22, 2019 By Department of Veterans Affairs 0 Comment Read More >>
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. September 14, 2018 By Department of Veterans Affairs dva 0 Comment Read More >>
Changes to process for allied health referrals The way that a General Practitioner (GP) refers DVA clients to allied health providers is set to change from July 2019. September 7, 2018 By Announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs allied health referral 0 Comment Read More >>
Mental Health Care for Transitioning ADF Personnel Eligible ADF members transitioning from Defence will automatically receive a DVA White Card to access DVA-funded mental health care from GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists or other health providers. August 31, 2018 By Announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans, 0 Comment Read More >>