PACT Act enrollment coming to Kaua‘i

HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System said there will be a PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) registration and community call on March 27-28 at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway.

VA health care professionals will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days to share information and resources with veterans. Veterans who are already enrolled may come in for vaccines, diabetic foot checks, blood pressure checks, as well as have questions answered on health and benefits.

“We are excited to offer PACT Act enrollment and health services to our veterans,” said Dr. Adam Robinson, director VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. “If you are not 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.”

The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of veterans and their spouses or survivors, by empowering the VA to provide care and benefits to veterans suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. The PACT Act 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,” the VA said. “If you think you might be eligible for PACT Act benefits, the following information might be helpful:

• People can apply for PACT Act-related benefits by filing a claim.

• People can learn more about the PACT Act by visiting www.VA.gov/PACT, or by calling 1-800-MY-VA-411.

The VAPIHCS will continue to make PACT Act enrollment a priority. as well as other community outreach events from those who are unable to come to one of its locations.

For more information call 1-800-214-1306.