Medical Expenses Privately Incurred (MEPI) service lets you claim back some out-of-pocket medical costs. You’ll need a valid Veteran Card to be eligible for reimbursement.
To make it easier for veterans, and the families of veterans to lodge MEPI claims, a new online form is now available on the DVA website: Medical Expenses Privately Incurred (MEPI)
The new form helps you to submit a complete claim by guiding you through the key details we need, including your itemised receipt or invoice, which you’ll be asked to upload when you lodge your form (quotes and estimates can’t be accepted). Once the form is submitted, you’ll receive an on-screen confirmation, and a copy of the lodged form via email.
The online form is a digital version of the MEPI form (D1181) and provides a straightforward option to submit your claim online, without needing to log in to a system. If you need assistance with the webform, you can call 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
While we encourage veterans, and the families of veterans to lodge their claims online for faster processing, you can still submit your claim manually.
If you are seeking reimbursement for services, investigations or treatments linked to a compensation claim, please contact your Initial Liability claims specialist.
More information about services that are covered through MEPI is available on the DVA website: Health Services Available to the Veteran Community
With no login required, the new online form is the fastest way to lodge a MEPI claim, and have it quickly progressed for finalisation. The MEPI form can be accessed on the DVA website: Application for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses | Department of Veterans' Affairs