Provider news

On 8 September 2022, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Australian Association of Practice Management will host a webinar on DVA health arrangements.

DVA’s new Quick Guides will make it easier for general practices to know what to do when presented with a veteran or their family member, and how to claim for different DVA programs.

As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improve veterans’ access to health services, the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) program has been extended.

From 1 July 2022 DVA fees have been indexed by 1.6 per cent; and Temporary telehealth arrangements have ceased.

From 1 July 2022, GPs can claim the Veterans Access Payment (VAP) incentive with the Annual Veterans’ Health Check items MT701–MT707.

Find out about DVA’s involvement in the cross-agency Government Payments Program and what that means for you.

Find out how our Clinical Health Advisers help DVA and health providers support veterans and their families.

To ensure continued safe delivery of allied health care during the Omicron outbreak, DVA has

From 1 January 2022, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is introducing new Veterans’ Access Payment (VAP) item numbers to support the Government’s changes to incentive payments for general practitioners working in rural and remote locations.

Permanent telehealth arrangements for general practitioner, medical specialist, and allied health services will take effect for eligible DVA clients from 1 January 2022.