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[Wounded Bear]

As a veteran on Level 7, I pay copays for all of my prescriptions and some of my office visits. This would be a big deal. This is the first I have heard of this.

https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/ss20210323-copayment-debt-refunds-forgiveness

Copayment Debt: Refunds, Forgiveness
American Recovery Plan also waives copayments through September 2021

A male Veteran fills out paperworkVA copayments for medical care will be waived, refunded, or forgiven under the American Recovery Plan. If you're a Veteran who receives care through VA, here's what this means for you:

If you received a statement with copayment charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll remove these charges. You won't need to pay them.

If you already paid any copay charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll send you a refund.

If you have unpaid copay charges from before April 6, 2020, you don't have to make payments until September 30, 2021. We won't add fees or interest or take other collection action on these charges during this time. But you can still make payments if you'd like. Find out how to pay your VA copay bill.

You don't need to do anything at this time to get a refund. We ask for your patience as we work to adjust statements and send refunds.

Would love to hear from fellow Vets if you have received the same notice.