Help for veterans in suicide crisis | veterans affairs

Help for veterans in suicide crisis | veterans affairs

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HELP FOR VETERANS IN SUICIDE CRISIS COMPACT Act (Section 201) Veterans in suicide crisis may be eligible to receive emergency health care services at any VA or non-VA facility at no cost. 


HOW THE COMPACT ACT BENEFIT WORKS:  1.  Eligible Veterans experiencing an acute suicidal crisis – whether enrolled in VA or not – can go to a VA or non-VA emergency room.  2.  Veterans in


suicide crisis should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for expedited care.  No enrollment in VA health care is required.  3.  Notify the VA within 72-hours of receiving emergent


suicidal care to start the claim for payment and care coordination.  WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  COMPACT Act (Section 201) expands eligibility for coverage for suicidal care for Veterans who may not


otherwise be eligible for or may not already be enrolled with VA health care.  Contact VA Eligibility and Enrollment to see if you qualify:  Black Hills VA Medical Center Patient Services


Phone: National Eligibility and Enrollment Phone:  1-877-222-8387  Question or need help: [email protected]