What is the Affordable Care Act?
The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care law, was created to expand access to coverage, control health care costs and improve health care quality and care coordination. The health care law does not change VA health benefits or Veterans’ out-of-pocket costs.
Three things you should know:
1 VA wants all Veterans to receive health care that improves their health and well-being.
2 If you are enrolled in VA health care, you don’t need to take additional steps to meet the health care law coverage standards. The health care law does not change VA health benefits or Veterans’ out-of-pocket costs.
3 If you are not enrolled in VA health care, you can apply at any time.
Veterans Enrolled in VA Health Care
The good news is that Veterans enrolled in VA health care programs have health coverage that meets the new health care law’s standard. You do not have to take any additional steps to have health coverage. Read more if enrolled…
Veterans Not Enrolled in VA Health Care
Veterans not currently enrolled in VA health care program can apply for enrollment at any time. Read more about enrolling…
Family Members
VA offers health care benefits for certain family members of Veterans through programs such as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and the Spina Bifida program. Read more about VA family programs…
Your family members who are not enrolled in a VA health care program and who do not meet the health care law coverage standards should use the Marketplace to get coverage.
Additional Health Care Law Information
We understand you may have questions about the health care law and how it might affect you and your family. We compiled basic information about the health care law to help you make informed decisions about your health care. Let us know if you have questions regarding the health care law and your VA health care at 1-877-222-VETS (8387). After all, ensuring you receive quality health care is not just our obligation, it’s also our privilege.
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For Veterans
You may receive vocational rehabilitation and employment services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment. Click on the "How to Apply" tab to learn more and apply for vocational rehabilitation and employment services.
For Servicemembers and Veterans
VA's Education and Career Counseling program is a great opportunity for Servicemembers and Veterans to get personalized counseling and support to help guide their career paths, ensure the most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals.
Education and Career Counseling
VA's Education and Career Counseling program is a great opportunity for Servicemembers and Veterans to get personalized counseling and support to help guide their career paths, ensure most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals.
Eligibility:
•Transitioning Servicemembers within six months prior to discharge from active duty
•Veterans within one year following discharge from active duty
•Any Servicemember/Veteran currently eligible for a VA education benefit
•All current VA education beneficiaries
Services Include Assisting the Servicemember/Veteran with:
•Career Choice - understand the best career options for you based on your interests and capabilities
•Benefits Coaching - guidance on the effective use of your VA benefits and/or other resources to achieve your education and career goals
•Personalized Support - Academic or adjustment counseling and personalized support to help you remove any barriers to your success
It's simple to apply. Just follow these steps:
•Pull up VA Form 28-8832. Print, complete, and mail the form to your nearest VA regional office.
•If it is determined that you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an orientation session at the nearest VA Regional Office.
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EMERGENCY AND INTERVENTION NUMBERS FOR AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE
Call 911 for all ambulance, fire, or law enforcement emergencies
anywhere in Aroostook County
AGENCY or SERVICE AVAILABLE
PHONE #
Alcohol Abuse Hotline 1-800-671-0929
Battered Women’s Project 1-800-439-2323
Child Abuse and/or Neglect 1-800-452-1999
Drug Abuse, 24-hr.Action helpline 1-800-278-4941
Drug, Alcohol, 24-hr. help & treatment 1-800-930-9329
Hope and Justice Project, Inc. 1-800-439-2323
Rape / Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-550-3304
TTY: 764-3903
Rape Crisis and Response 1-800-310-0000
STD/AIDS Hotline 1-800-851-2437
Crisis / Suicide Hotline (Statewide) 1-888-568-1112
Helpline (AMHC) 1-800-432-7805
Presque Isle 762-4851
Helpline Services Available
*Crisis Intervention Services eglect
*Suicide Intervention Services
*Trauma Recovery Services
*Sexual Trauma Recovery Services 1-800-871-7741
Hospital Emergency Rooms
CARY Medical Center 498-3111
Houlton Regional Hospital 532-9471
Northern Maine Medical Center (Ft. Kent) 834-3155
Northern Maine Medical Center - After 8:00 PM 834-1421
The Aroostook Medical Center (Presque Isle) 768-4100
National Runaway Safeline 1-800-786-2929 or 1-800-Run-Away
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
