Kauai PACT Act Registration and Community Call Event

We’ll offer PACT act registration, vaccines, and health screenings from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kauai Veterans Memorial Hwy, Lihue HI 96766. Veterans who are already enrolled may also come for diabetic foot checks, blood pressure checks, health and benefits questions.

The PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of veterans — and their spouses or survivors — by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to veterans suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. It will also bring generations of men and women who have served into VA health care, which will improve veteran health outcomes across the board.

We are implementing the PACT Act now to deliver care and services for toxic-exposed veterans and their survivors. If you think you might be eligible for PACT Act benefits, here’s what you need to know:

• You can apply for PACT Act-related benefits now by filing a claim.
• You can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting VA.gov/PACT or calling 1-800-MY-VA-411

“We are excited to offer PACT Act enrollment and health services to our Veterans,” said Dr. Adam Robinson, director VAPIHCS. “If you aren’t sure if you are eligible for VA services, please come and see us. We’ll help you access the benefits that you have earned and deserve.”

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) will continue to make PACT Act enrollment a priority throughout this year.  Successful Community Call events have been in Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, and in Hawaii to enroll veterans who are newly eligible under the PACT Act. Getting new veterans the benefits they are entitled to will be a big part of our work in 2023.

For more information regarding VA health care in the pacific call: 1-800-214-1306. 

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MEDIA: If you would like to cover the event, contact Amy Rohlfs, public affairs officer VA Pacific Islands Health Care System at 808-208-5544