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From 1 November, prior financial approval is no longer required for a number of DVA funded health services.
New downloadable quick guides are available to help GPs and non-GP specialists understand the clinical information DVA requires when completing compensation assessments for veterans.
Find out when non-emergency ambulance transport may be available to eligible Veteran Card holders and access guidance on arranging transport and seeking approvals.
The new veteran mental health incentives for General Practitioners and psychiatrists treating veterans with mental health conditions can now be claimed online.
From 1 October 2026, eligible Designated Registered Nurse Prescribers will be able to prescribe PBS-listed medicines under the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS).
DVA is changing the timeframe for submitting claims for payment of DVA-funded health services.
The Australian Government has listened to feedback from veterans and will not proceed with the proposed $5,000 allied health service threshold.
Reminder: all DVA-funded medicinal cannabis prescriptions must now comply with the updated Framework
Providers should review prescribing arrangements to ensure all DVA-funded medicinal cannabis prescriptions comply with the Framework requirements.
DVA is continuing to support health providers to participate in the compensation process by clarifying the role of treating doctors, improving guidance, and ensuring medical assessment and report guidance rates remain current.
New evidence report and guidance to support healthcare providers prescribing medicinal cannabis for the management of chronic non-cancer pain.