Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission

02/06/2026

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Did you know all GI Bill® students who receive monthly education benefit payments are required to verify their enrollment each month? There are four enrollme...

02/06/2026

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The VA is simplifying your care with yearlong authorizations for specialized community care, eliminating the need to reapply every few months. This includes ...

02/06/2026

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In this episode of Aging Strong with VA, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, discusses Home-Based Primary Care, a VA program that delivers team-based hea...

02/06/2026

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In Part 1 of this three-part VA Home Loan series, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., explains the fundamentals of the VA Home Loan benefit. He covers ...

02/06/2026

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During tax season, Veterans and their loved ones should review the following tips and resources to help them avoid tax scams.

02/06/2026

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We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability h...

02/06/2026

VA Health and Benefits App
VA Health and Benefits mobile app puts VA information and resources at Veterans’ fingertips — anywhere, anytime! Veterans can view and cancel health care appointments, refill and track VA-dispensed prescriptions, view claims and appeals status, upload documentation to VA, get their vaccine records anywhere and anytime, securely message their doctor, locate VA facilities, access the Veterans Crisis Line, and more — right from their smartphones — with VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app. Download today on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

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01/27/2026

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VA travel pay reimbursement pays eligible Veterans and caregivers back for mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments. Find out if you’re eligible and how to file a claim.

01/27/2026

Enrollment verification for VA Education benefits required starting January 2026
Starting in January 2026, all Department of Veterans Affairs education beneficiaries, including Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students will be required to verify their enrollment each month to receive their benefit payments. Please note that you must verify your enrollment for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to begin processing your monthly benefit. Once verified, payment processing can take five to seven calendar days.

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01/27/2026

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CHAMPVA is the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides health care coverage for eligible spouses and children ...