COVID-19 information for veterans about telehealth

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with whole-of-government arrangements under the Medicare Benefit Schedule, telehealth services were introduced for DVA funded for general practitioner (GP) specialist, nurse practitioner, midwifery and allied health services. These arrangements are due to cease on 31 December 2021. 

On 13 December 2021, the Government announced permanent telehealth arrangements will be introduced from 1 January 2022. These arrangements will flow through to DVA health care arrangements. Permanent telehealth arrangements will benefit DVA clients by enabling flexible access to health care delivered both in person and by telehealth services.  

For further information on permanent telehealth arrangements for clients go to the Permanent Telehealth information for clients page.