Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits

  • Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits
    Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits

    WASHINGTON

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care and substance use disorder visits of each calendar year through 2027. This benefit expands Veterans’ access to mental health services and lowers their out-of-pocket costs.

    This copayment exemption benefits dates back to June 27, 2023 and – by law…