Expanded VA Eligibility for Local Veterans: In-Person Enrollment Events Announced

NEWBERRY, Mich.— Area Veterans and their families are invited to attend upcoming in-person events to learn about expanded health care benefits now available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following the passage of the PACT Act.

Signed into law in 2022, the PACT Act has expanded eligibility for VA health care, offering services such as free hearing aids, eyeglasses, affordable health care options and medication co-payments starting at $8, capped at $33. Many veterans may be eligible for care at no out-of-pocket cost.

Three events will be held for veterans to review their eligibility and enroll on site. Family members are encouraged to attend. Veterans who are not currently registered or enrolled in VA care are especially encouraged to participate.

Attendees should bring the following:

• DD214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
• Most recent income information
• For married veterans: spouse’s date of marriage
• Dates of birth and Social Security numbers for any dependents

Event schedule:

• Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Newberry
  Legion Hall, 7964 State Highway M123, Newberry, MI 49868
  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Sault Ste. Marie
  VFW 3676, 401 W Portage Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 3 – St. Ignace
  VFW Post 5114, 1110 N State St, St. Ignace, MI 49781
  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information, call the Public Affairs Office at 906-774-3300 ext. 32001 or visit https://www.va.gov/iron-mountain-health-care/news-releases/.