The way orthotists can deliver services to Australia’s veteran community is changing.

Patients who hold a DVA Veteran Card — White can receive DVA-funded healthcare for their disabilities and conditions accepted as war or service related.

In 2018, DVA conducted a comprehensive compliance review of dental services provided to clients, for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017.

The DVA Chiropractors Schedule of Fees has been updated, effective from 1 February 2019, to reflect Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) limits on referrals for spinal x-rays.

The Australian Government is enacting an Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant in legislation so the nation can recognise the unique nature of military service and support veterans and their families.

If you want to prescribe a clinically appropriate medicine that is not included on the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (RPBS) Schedule of Items, you can speak to a pharmacist at VAPAC 24 hours a day, seven days a week, about prior approval.

Health providers including GPs, hospital discharge planners, community nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists may have veteran patients who can benefit from Veterans’ Home Care (VHC).

Technical changes to the DVA Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Dentists and Dental Specialists and the DVA Fee Schedule of Dental Services for Prosthetists will come into effect 1 November 2018.

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 — The new digital DVA White Card gives health providers immediate visibility of the conditions for which their veteran patient can receive treatment.

Each year DVA targets specific health care provider activity to ensure payments made to providers, suppliers and clients are legitimate and made in accordance with DVA’s legislation.