Be Vigilant: Scammers are targeting Veterans to access their PACT Act benefits



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*Free Flu Shot at VA or In-network Retail Pharmacies*

It's time to get a flu shot. Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the?VA locator [ [link removed] ].

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Volunteers Needed Sept. 9 for National Day of Service Marking 21st Anniversary of 9/11

Volunteer opportunities are available at more than 60 VA national cemeteries on Sept. 9. Find a participating VA cemetery near you and register in advance for the?National Day of Service.?

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications Must be Submitted by Oct. 31, 2022

Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members and others can erase their?student loans?through the?Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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*Scammers are Targeting Veterans to Access Their PACT Act Benefits*

On August 10, President Biden?signed the PACT Act into law [ [link removed] ]. This bill helps millions of Veterans and their survivors, but scammers are now targeting them for their benefits. Download tips [ [link removed] ]?(PDF) to avoid these scams.

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Community Building Art Works?builds healthy and connected communities through online art and?writing workshops?led by professional artists.?Their free online workshop for military families, Veterans and caregivers meets on select Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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*Women Veterans health care: Reasons to consider VA [ [link removed] ]*

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Each VA medical facility has a trained and qualified local Caregiver Support Program team that delivers support and service referrals. Local teams share valuable resources to inform and support caregivers.

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Veteran Jobs

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Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide [ [link removed] ]

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Share Your Compassion and Understanding as a VA Social Worker

VA is hiring social workers. From small clinics in rural communities to large medical centers in metropolitan areas, there are a wide range of opportunities for social workers at VA.

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Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!

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