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VA interim director’s staff says core VA services would continue in shutdown; My HealtheVet account changes set for Jan. 31
Summary
A VA representative told the El Paso veterans advisory committee the Veterans Health Administration and most veteran-facing benefits would continue in a government shutdown and outlined phone and website resources and an upcoming My HealtheVet login consolidation.
A representative for the El Paso VA told the City of El Paso Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Jan. 16 that key VA medical and benefit services are being prepared to continue in the event of a federal government shutdown.
Amina Ricas, chief for the Center for Development and Civic Engagement speaking for the VA interim director, said veterans’ health care and VA medical centers would “remain unaffected” and that benefit processing — including compensation, pensions, education and housing support — would continue.…
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