Veterans Affairs Office wants veterans to know about upcoming changes in co-pays

Starting Monday, February 27th, there will be changes in co-payments for medication for veterans enrolled in VA Health Care priority groups 2-8.

That's the word from the Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office, which says the new Outpatient Medication Tiers are for a 30 day supply or less and are:
    Tier 1      (Preferred Generics) $5
    Tier 2      (Non-Preferred Generics & some OTCs) $8
    Tier 3      (Brand Name) $11
The medication co-payment cap is $700 for each calendar year.

The VA charges co-payments for medication provided on an outpatient basis for treatment of a non-service connected condition.  Veterans who no longer receive their medication through the VA should review the new Tier Program to see if you can save money.

For more information, contact the Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office at 563-382-5786.