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VA Reverses Course, Announces They’re Giving Vets Another Extension

February 19, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs has just announced that they will now be pausing all collections on benefit and medical copays through Sept. 30, 2021.

The announcement comes after the VA sent out letters at the end of last year telling vets they were going to be receiving bills in January 2021 for deferred payments.

After the letter was sent out, the VA was pressured by several lawmakers to extend the pause on debt collections.

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“My top priority right now is to do everything in our power to help our veterans, caregivers and their families get through this challenging COVID-19 pandemic,” stated VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “VA will continue to find ways to provide real relief to 2 million veterans and their families as we fight through this health crisis together.”

Veterans facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon see extended debt relief options from VA. By extending debt relief through Sept. 30, VA reaffirms its commitment to helping Veterans getting through these hard times.

VA will continue suspension of collection on all Veteran benefit overpayments and medical copayment debts incurred after April 1, 2020.

VA is suspending this debt collection to provide Veterans continued financial relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In their announcement the VA said they will be informing veterans of how much debt they currently have, and letting them know about their relief options.

Should veterans desire, they will have the option to delay all payments until September.

If veterans have any questions about overpayments, they are being advised to check out their frequently asked questions, submit questions online or call 800-827-0648

For health care copayment debts, veterans can call the Health Resource Center at 866-400-1238 about payments.

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  1. George Duranleau Retired MSGT says

    February 24, 2021 at 6:54 am

    Sounds like the old repubican guard, whitch most never served in the Millatary or seen compat are trying to lessen spending on veterans back. Investing in PEOPLE shound never be an excuse to conserve money loosen the puirse strings.

  2. Betty Lay says

    February 23, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    Thank you so much. I always have such a hard time paying the insurance premiums and I really appreciate this. Thank you, thank you.

  3. william pazienza says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:31 am

    great news thank u very much appreciate it Bill pazienza

  4. Dennis says

    February 19, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    If the government was greatful for veteran’s then why have bills for vets at all?…
    A combat vet is a combat vet….period…

  5. Tom Sternfield says

    February 19, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    How do I get some financial relief from from land lord ?

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