Subject: USSVI OFFICIAL BUSINESS: SubVet News - #2013-080
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:01:57 -0500
Date: 11/26/2013
To: Distribution List
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NEWS-01: VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) Submitted
by: Office on 11/26/2013
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VA is implementing a comprehensive national VA Dental
Insurance Program (VADIP) to give enrolled Veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries
the opportunity to purchase dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife
at a reduced cost. Participation is voluntary. Purchasing a dental plan does
not affect Veterans’ eligibility for VA dental services and treatment.
VADIP opens November 15 for the purchasing of plans, with coverage beginning
January 1, 2014.
Go to the link for the details...
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VET-01: VA warns of new 'marketing scam'
Submitted by: Office on 11/26/2013
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The Veterans Affairs Department is warning veterans about
a “marketing scam” that reportedly targets callers trying to
reach two of VA’s national call centers.
A marketing company
two phone numbers that differ from the real VA numbers by one
digit. If a veteran misdials and calls
the bogus number, the answering party will offer a gift card and try to obtain
sensitive personal data, to include credit card information. Please note that the VA will
“never” ask for credit card or banking information over the
phone.
Go to the link for the story and details ...
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VET-02: Veterans Identification Card
Submitted by: Office on 11/26/2013
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The VA has published this statement on their website:
Veterans are warned to keep their VIC safe and secure.
The VIC protects the privacy of Veterans' sensitive
information, as it no longer displays the Social Security Number or Date of
Birth on the front of the card.
BUT, Some bar code readers, including those available as
applications on cell phones, can scan the bar code on the front of the card,
and reveal the Veteran’s social security number. This could make the
Veteran subject to identity theft if the card is lost or stolen.
Go to this link for the details ...
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VET-03: The Veterans Administration, Obamacare and you.
Submitted by: Office on 11/26/2013
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The Affordable Care Act, also known OBAMACARE, was to expand access to coverage, control health
care costs and improve health care quality and care coordination. The health
care law does not change VA health benefits or Veterans’ out-of-pocket
costs.
Three things you should know:
Go to the link for the details...
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