Bay Pines VA to Host PACT Act Awareness Open Houses
PRESS RELEASE
December 5, 2022
BAY PINES , FL — On Dec. 10, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) will host PACT Act Awareness Open Houses at our C.W.Y VA Medical Center and our Lee County Healthcare Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
These open houses are being held to educate our Veterans, their loved ones, and the public about the new and expanded health care and benefits options outlined in the PACT Act of 2022 and how those options will help VA better serve Veterans.
“This historic law expands VA’s ability to provide generations of Veterans – and their survivors – with the care and benefits they have earned,” said Paul M. Russo, Director/CEO, BPVAHCS. “Our Veterans’ wellbeing remains our top priority, and we look forward to providing attendees with a broader understanding of what the PACT Act can offer our Nation’s heroes.”
During these events, Veterans will have an opportunity to enroll in VA health care, complete their toxic exposure screening, and receive assistance with their PACT Act benefits claims. Please read on for more details about the open houses. For questions, please contact vhabaypublicaffairs@va.gov.
- C.W.Y VA Medical Center in the J.C. Cobb Room. Parking will be available in lot 1.
- Lee County Healthcare Center in the Atrium. You may park in any space that's available.
Available services will include Eligibility/Enrollment, Screening, Flu/COVID-19 vaccines, Patient Advocates and VBA Assistance with PACT Act Claims.
To stay updated on what’s happening within our healthcare system, please visit https://www.va.gov/bay-pines-health-care/ or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.