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Your Medicare Status Affects Your Eligibility for CHAMPVA Benefits

Now through Dec. 7, millions of Americans can select 2025 Medicare plans. If you’re currently enrolled in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) or may be eligible, your Medicare status can impact your CHAMPVA benefits.

*GET TIPS ABOUT YOUR CHAMPVA ELIGIBILITY AND MEDICARE* [ [link removed] ]






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Resources to Cope After a Physical Injury

Experiencing a physical injury can be challenging for anyone. Whether you were wounded in combat or injured in training, dealing with the pain can be difficult. Learn about resources for Veterans to cope with their injuries and reclaim their lives.

*THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MANAGING A PHYSICAL INJURY* [ [link removed] ]


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*Mountain Home VA’s Vulnerable Population Outreach team: Heroic response during Hurricane Helene [ [link removed] ]*

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Cyber Monday Sale on Shop VCS.com

Start saving on our Cyber Monday sale, now live on ShopVCS. Shop from home and click into the best deals of the year. Check your cart for extra discounts at checkout.

*SHOP THESE GREAT DEALS* [ [link removed] ]


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Upcoming Events

There are hundreds of free events for Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors. Check out the full list of upcoming events on the outreach events site, including:

*Online: Caregiver Support: Sharing The Journey - Dec. 9 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. CT [ [link removed] ]*

*VIEW ALL EVENTS* [ [link removed] ]


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Tips on Healthy Aging

Learn the 4M’s of healthy aging—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. As part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, VA is implementing these evidence-based practices to support aging Veterans in living healthier lives. 

*CHECK OUT THESE TIPS FOR HEALTHY AGING* [ [link removed] ]






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The cut-off deadline to move from the My HealtheVet sign-in option is January 31, 2025. For more information, visit: www.va.gov/sign-in-changes. [ [link removed] ]

*After January 31, 2025, we’ll remove the option to sign in with a My HealtheVet user ID and password.* You’ll still be able to use your My HealtheVet health portal—you’ll just need to sign in to it with a Login.gov or ID.me account.

*CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND LOG IN TODAY* [ [link removed] ]


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Veterans Can Now Opt for a Green Burial

Veterans and their family members eligible for interment in a VA national cemetery can now opt for a green burial at three locations across the country. Green burials are a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact.

*ACCESS YOUR BURIAL BENEFITS* [ [link removed] ]


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The History of VA: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving meals were prevalent at early Veterans facilities. Those moments in time are captured in the hand-painted menu covers featuring proud Soldiers and artistic renderings of the meals. Explore the historic Thanksgiving menus of the early 20th century.

*READ THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING AT VA* [ [link removed] ]


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Veteran Employment Through Federal Careers

As Veterans transition to civilian life, VA provides meaningful federal employment opportunities that build on their skills and service-oriented values.

*FIND THE PATHWAYS TO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT FOR VETERANS* [ [link removed] ]






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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week

Employers are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in "Hiring Veterans" on VA News. Check out this week's list of *65 jobs* and *six upcoming job fairs*, including: 

*Online Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Dec. 6, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET [ [link removed] ]*

*FIND YOUR NEXT JOB* [ [link removed] ]


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Check on Your Veteran Buddy! [ [link removed] ]

* Why is the Panama Canal Zone not considered a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*
* [ [link removed] ]As the widow of a Veteran who served honorably in the Army for 13 years, do I qualify for any benefits? *Answers Here > [ [link removed] ]*

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*Did you finance a purchase from Harris Jewelry? Act now, before it’s too late to claim your refund. [ [link removed] ]*

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Discounts and Deals for Veterans

Take 5 Oil Change [ [link removed] ] 25% off oil change for active duty and Veterans.

*GET A DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT OIL CHANGE* [ [link removed] ]


*SAVE MONEY, FIND MORE DISCOUNTS* [ [link removed] ]






*VA News: *


* Live Whole Health Episode #250: Finding joy and comfort in gratitude [ [link removed] ]
* Veterans Integrated Wheelchair Cleaning Kiosk (VICK) [ [link removed] ]
* Giving Tuesday can make the difference in a Veteran’s life [ [link removed] ]
* South Texas VA and San Antonio Food Bank unite to end hunger [ [link removed] ]
* New call line helps Veterans connect [ [link removed] ]
* Take charge of your bladder health [ [link removed] ]
* Learn about Veena Muralidhara's path to human resources at VA [ [link removed] ]
* Housekeeper aides… keep it clean and safe [ [link removed] ]
* PTSD Bytes: PTSD and traumatic brain injury [ [link removed] ]
* Modern dialysis safety: How simulation saves lives [ [link removed] ]
* VA offers comprehensive care for epilepsy [ [link removed] ]
* Taking charge of diabetes [ [link removed] ]
* Thanksgiving offers time to reflect on VA’s mission, community [ [link removed] ]
* How a Vietnam Veteran benefited from the PACT Act [ [link removed] ]
* Veteran’s triumph over lung cancer through early detection [ [link removed] ]
* New call line helps Veterans connect [ [link removed] ]





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Download the VA Welcome Kit

*VA WELCOME KIT* [ [link removed] ]


Find a VA facility near you.

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 [ tel:18006982411 ] (1-800-698-2411 [ tel:18006982411 ]) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line [ [link removed] ]: 988 [ tel:988 ] and press 1, Chat [ [link removed] ], or Text 838255
Vet Centers [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-927-8387 [ tel:18779278387 ]
Homeless Veteran Resources [ [link removed] ]: 1-877-424-3838 [ tel:18774243838 ] or Chat [ [link removed] ]

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