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Help for Veterans in Suicide Crisis COMPACT Act (Section 201) HOW THE COMPACT ACT BENEFIT WORKS: 1.  Eligible Veterans experiencing an acute suicidal crisis – whether enrolled in VA or not –


can go to a VA or non-VA emergency room. 2.  Veterans in suicide crisis should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for expedited care.  No enrollment in VA health care is required.


3.  Notify the VA within 72-hours of receiving emergent suicidal care to start the claim for payment and care coordination. COMPACT Act (Section 201) expands eligibility for coverage for


suicidal care for Veterans who may not otherwise be eligible for or may not already be enrolled with VA health care. WHO IS ELIGIBLE:  Contact VA Eligibility and Enrollment to see if you


qualify: [email protected] National Eligibility and Enrollment Phone:  1- QUESTIONS, OR NEED HELP: Contact the COMPACT Act Team at [email protected]


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