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St Lucie County Veterans Services Staff 2023

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Our Mission

St. Lucie County's Veteran Service's mission is to serve America's Veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive the care, support and recognition earned in service to this Nation.

WHAT SERVICES DOES VETERAN SERVICES PROVIDE?

Service Connected compensation claims
Non-service connected pension claims
Health care application
Education application
Home Loan guarantees
Burial benefits application
Dependent/survivors benefits
Lost military records/application to request DD214
Property tax exemption letters
Transportation to your scheduled West Palm Beach VA Medical Center appointments

WHAT BENEFITS AM I ELIGIBLE FOR?

DO ENROLLED VETERANS HAVE TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLES THAT THEIR INSURANCE CARRIER REQUIRES WHEN TREATED AT THE VA?

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON GETTING CARE IN PRIVATE FACILITIES?

IS THIS AN INSURANCE POLICY OR AN HMO?

It is neither. VA benefits are established by Federal law and regulations and funded through appropriations. They are not the same as an insurance contract. Also, veterans do not pay monthly premiums to receive VA health care. In addition, you are not required to use the VA as your exclusive health care provider. If you have health insurance, or eligibility for other programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, or CHAMPVA, you may continue to use services under those programs. We recommend that, if you have other insurance or HMO coverage, you should keep that coverage to provide you with options and flexibility in the future.

IF I AM ENROLLED WITH THE VA, WHAT BENEFITS WILL I RECEIVE?

IF I AM ENROLLED, WHAT COST WILL THERE BE FOR ME?

There is no monthly premium for VA care. When you use services, the requirement for co-payments is based on your VA eligibility rating. If you are a veteran with a condition rated 50 percent service connected or more, or are being treated for a specific service connected condition, you will be provided treatment at no cost. All other co-payment responsibilities are set by law and are dependent on your individual or family's income if you have dependents.

DO YOU OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BILLS?

WHO SHOULD A VETERAN CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS CONCERNING ENROLLMENT PRIORITY OR ELIGIBILITY FOR VA HEALTH CARE?

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR RECENTLY DISCHARGED COMBAT VETERANS?

WILL VA TAKE CARE OF MY NURSING HOME NEEDS?

WILL AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT TAKE ME TO THE VA HOSPITAL IN WEST PALM BEACH?

WHERE CAN I GET A VETERANS ID CARD?

The State of Florida does not have a Veterans ID Card for all Veterans. However, you may qualify for a VA ID if you are enrolled in VA Healthcare or you have a Service Connected disability through the VA.

The Department of Transportation will be putting the word "Veteran" on your drivers license in the near future if you are an Honorably discharge Veteran with a DD-214.

Click here to schedule an appointment: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator

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Office: 772-337-5670 • Fax: 772-337-5678

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August 2024