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Affordable Care Act (ACA) And Your Coverage | Veterans Affairs
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)—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. Find out what you need to know about the ACA and your health coverage.

 Do I still have to pay a penalty if I don’t have health insurance?
 

You don’t have to pay a penalty if you don’t have health insurance in 2019 or any year after that.
Through the end of 2018, the ACA required all U.S. taxpayers to have health coverage that met a minimum standard (called the “minimum essential coverage” requirement) unless they qualified for an exemption due to certain life events, financial status, or other factors. This meant that if you had affordable health coverage options, but chose not to buy health insurance, you would have to pay a fee when filing your taxes. This fee was known as an individual shared responsibility payment. It was also sometimes called the “penalty,” “fine,” or “individual mandate.”
Congress changed this part of the law for plans starting in 2019 and after. The individual shared responsibility payment no longer applies starting in plan year 2019.
Note: If you didn’t have coverage or an exemption in 2018, you may still have had to pay a fee when you filed your 2018 taxes in 2019.Go to HealthCare.gov to learn more about exemptions

 Does the ACA change my VA health benefits?
 

No. The health care law doesn’t change your VA health benefits or your out-of-pocket costs.

 If I’m not signed up for a VA or Department of Defense health care program, how do I get health coverage?
 

You may be able to get coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can enroll in a plan during open enrollment periods.
You may also be able to enroll or change plans if you:
Have certain life changes, or
Qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
To find out if you can enroll or change your plan, go to HealthCare.gov.

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Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
The success of Explorer 1, a satellite built by JPL, provided the world with the first space science discovery.Explorer 1 traces the story of the role JPL played before the creation of NASA and how the lab was given a vital role as part of this new organization: to explore the cosmos.View episode ›Episode 3: Destination MoonAfter the establishment of NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s first major assignment was to explore the moon, taking close up images before crash landing as part of a series of missions called Ranger. JPL, however, had grander plans. The laboratory, having built and helped launch the first U.S. satellite into space, wanted to explore not only the moon, but nearby planets. But as this hour-long episode documents, JPL would be humbled by a string of failures that threatened the lab’s very future. “We didn’t know what we were doing,” one veteran JPL engineer confides in the program, “and there was no one around to tell us.”Ironically, a successful (although barely so) flyby of Venus by Mariner 2 would give the United States its first “First in Space.”And after finally succeeding with its Ranger program, JPL would go on to manage the highly successful Surveyor missions that soft landed on the moon, serving as pathfinders for the Apollo astronauts. Destination Moon relives JPL’s struggles and triumphs at the moon and Venus.View episode ›Episode 4: The Changing Face of MarsOther than Earth, no planet in the solar system has been so thoroughly or long examined as Mars. For more than two decades now NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has continuously explored the Red Planet with an array of orbiters, landers, and rovers. What laid the groundwork for this unparalleled record of exploration? This 90 minute documentary describes the challenges of JPL’s first attempts to send spacecraft to the Red Planet.For much of human history Mars was no more than a tiny reddish dot in the sky. But in 1965 the first spacecraft ever to visit Mars, JPL’s Mariner 4, began to change our understanding of the planet with its grainy black and white images of Mars.
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Host: A lot to think about. So then within the behavioral and performance lab, how does that relate to CHAPEA?
Lauren Blackwell Landon: Yeah, so for CHAPEA, we have a range of different individual and team measures in the analog, and we are really trying to understand what it’s like to live in this isolated confined environment. And it’s a whole year with the same crew. So imagine trying to live with your coworkers for a whole year. So I’m helping with some of the team’s measurement, but I’m also leading the habitability portion of the study. And this is done in conjunction with my human factors and research expert colleague, Dr. Ian Robertson. So we’re thinking about things like maybe you really love your crew quarters and the privacy that it affords and the design, but then as you go on month to month over time, maybe you don’t love it so much anymore. And so we’re trying to understand the psychology of living within the space for a whole year. So we’re trying to look at the intersection of habitability and usability, which is more of Ian’s kind of human factor side of the house. And then I’m looking at the psychology factor. So what does living in this space sort of do to your wellbeing, to your stress levels after a whole year? And we can think about when we go to Mars, what lessons have we learned from these CHAPEA missions and how can we inform the design for the eventual Mars vehicles?
Host: What I found interesting about your role is you’re thinking so far out, right? We’re talking about CHAPEA, but this is all relating to missions that are way in the future, right? So we’re talking about Mars, but how do you balance thinking about those considerations, but then also kind of staying in the noun and working current operations?
Lauren Blackwell Landon: Right. So teams are teams, right? So every team has conflict and cohesion, and we do team tasks together. So a lot of what we do is related to high performance teams, right? Teams of astronauts, especially when we’re thinking about isolated confined environments.
Get A Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) | Veterans Affairs
If you have a VHIC, you don’t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you’re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts.
Note: You can’t use your VHIC as a credit card or insurance card. It doesn’t pay copays or authorize care at non-VA medical centers.

 What should I do with my old Veterans identification card? 
 

Please destroy it by cutting it up or shredding it. We want all Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care to have the new VHIC. This new card offers even more security to protect your personal information.
The new card also offers helpful new features. The card has “VA” printed in braille to help Veterans with low vision recognize it. It also displays your latest branch of service emblem and any special awards you’ve received.

 More information and resources
 

Find out when to expect your VA health care welcome letter—and what to do next.

Order a prescription refill and track your shipment online.

Communicate privately with your VA health care team through Secure Messaging.

Find out how to schedule an appointment by phone, online, or through Secure Messaging.

If you’re not enrolled in VA health care, learn about other types of ID cards you can get to show you’re a Veteran.

Last updated: December 13, 2023

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Battery-Electric Cars | DriveClean
Benefits
Fun to drive
Quiet
Quick off the line
Convenient to recharge
No trips to the gas station
Wake up with a full “tank”
High-tech
Cheaper to operate and maintain
Zero emission
Access to carpool lanes and other incentives

How They Work
Currently, most electric cars are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are compact and have a very high energy density. They are charged primarily by an external electricity source, which can be as simple as a standard 120-volt outlet. The onboard charger takes the incoming alternating current (AC) electricity and converts it to direct current (DC) power for charging the main battery. The power is delivered to what is called the electric traction motor that drives the car’s wheels. A variety of sophisticated electronic components are involved in the process.

Onboard Charger – Converts incoming AC electricity to DC power for charging the battery
Charge Port – Enables the car to be plugged in to an external power source to charge the battery
Electric Motor – Powered from the battery, the electric motor propels the car at all times
Battery – Typically positioned below the seats for better weight distribution, these batteries can be as large as 100kWh and power the electric motor

Availability
There are more than 120 makes and models of electric cars available with many more coming soon. These cars come in a variety of sizes and price points. Search vehicles to see available models.

Performance
Electric cars are powerful, with quick acceleration, great torque and a quiet drive.

Costs
Although electric cars have a higher upfront cost than conventional cars there are a variety of incentives and lease options to help reduce these costs and allow drivers to upgrade to newer technologies faster. Electric car charging in California costs roughly half the price of powering a standard gasoline car for driving the same distance.
Electric cars don’t need oil changes, fuel filters or smog checks and due to regenerative braking, brake pads last longer. When you buy or lease an electric car, you won’t have to worry about replacing the battery any time soon since they come with extended battery warranties, with most covering 8-10 years and 100,000 or unlimited mileage.

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September 26, 20239:39 amDenis McDonoughBentonville, AR

Remarks by VA Secretary Denis McDonough:
Thank you, Shannon, for that kind introduction. Good morning, everyone. Thanks to all of our faith-based and community partners for being here today for this important event. Most importantly, thank you for your partnership and leadership in helping prevent Veteran suicide. Because there is nothing more important than saving Veterans’ lives, together.
I’ll start with a story. For 30 years, a Veteran—I’ll call him Steve—struggled with complications stemming from PTSD related to his military service. Thirty years. He tried VA years ago, but he didn’t have a positive experience. So Steve tried a number of different providers over the years, different medications, and different extended hospital stays. But one fateful day, in a moment of crisis, Steve’s minister encouraged him to give VA another chance.
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During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, Monterey Park Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arriv...Read on... 
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2022 OTS Grant Highlights | Office of Traffic Safety
During the 2022 grant year, Greenlight launched the Safe Streets Youth Ambassador Program where students from across eight Long Beach high schools participated in a comprehensive 4-week program to learn the risks of distracted driving, how to use their voice to spread safety messages, and how to successfully develop distracted driving PSAs for their peers. 

California Highway Patrol, Teen Distracted Driving (TDD) ProgramThe CHP partnered with Impact Teen Drivers (ITD) to make California roadways safer for teens and all those they share the road with. During the 2022 grant year, CHP and ITD held community outreach events and school presentations that reached more than 48,000 adults and students. In addition, ITD offered programming to youth probation programs, and established relationships with the Family Resource Centers and Family Strengthening Organizations to reach families in need of resources and support.

Motorcycle Safety

Anaheim Police Department, Motorcycle Safety ProgramThe Anaheim Police Department developed a motorcycle riding instructional course designed to teach defensive riding and simulate other scenarios that often lead to fatal and serious injury motorcycle related traffic crashes. During the 2022 grant year, the Traffic Section trained a total of 73 civilian motorcycle riders and 26 law enforcement officers.

Coronado Police Department, Ride to Live ProgramThe Coronado Police Department’s Ride to Live program hosted motorcycle safety classes for the public, teaching the same skills and techniques presented in police motor officer academies. In 2022, Coronado Police Department conducted eight trainings with 150 riders trained.

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Butte County Public Health, Car Seat Safety ProgramButte County Public Health’s (BCPH) Car Seat Safety Program conducted or assisted in four National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification courses, two renewal courses, and nine check-up events. During the 2022 grant year, BCPH purchased a trailer that allows staff to travel outside of the county to support partners raising awareness about the importance of car seat safety.

Solano County Health and Social Services, Solano Car Seat ConnectionThe Solano Car Seat Connection (SCSC) program launched a self-guided online course to allow parents and caregivers access to participate in the program virtually. The course allowed participants to learn at their own pace and at times that worked for them. This additional service offered another option for families who faced barriers such as scheduling conflicts or transportation issues.
2023 Grant Program Highlights | Office of Traffic Safety
Riverside County Public Health Department, Be Wiser ProgramRiverside County Public Health Department’s (RUHS-PH) Be Wiser Program worked with 14 middle and high school campuses throughout the county to develop peer-led traffic safety education campaigns that reached more than 13,800 people. The program also held 60 school and community presentations that reached more than 1,000 students, parents, community members, and local law enforcement explorers. The program created four social media campaigns that educated the community about alcohol-impaired and distracted driving. The campaigns reached more than 254,000 people.

Motorcycle Safety

Hawthorne Police Department, Ride to Live ProgramHawthorne Police Department partnered with the Torrance Police Department, Redondo Beach Police Department, El Segundo Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol for the Ride to Live Program. Ten free motorcycle training courses were offered to 211 riders. Additionally, one Hawthorne law enforcement personnel completed the Police Motor Instructor course. Since the OTS began funding the program in 2017, more than 2,100 riders have received motorcycle skills training.

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California Department of Public Health, Vehicle Occupant Safety ProgramThe California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Vehicle Occupant Safety Program (VOSP) supported the training and recertification of child passenger safety technicians (CPSTs) and instructors. The VOSP used 55 CPST Instructors to conduct 36 CPST certification trainings. The program certified 371 new CPSTs. In addition, the VOSP held 11 CPS recertification trainings, recertifying 80 technicians, as well as instructors.

Los Angeles Community Investment for Families, Child Passenger Safety ProgramThe Los Angeles Community Investment for Families (CIFD) provides community clinics to educate pregnant moms on child seat safety and provided free car seats to mothers in need. The Teen Prosper Program trained expecting teens and their parents on car seat safety virtually. Following the training, car seats were provided at various work locations. CIFD also joined a coalition of government, community, and religious organizations welcoming more than 1,100 asylum seekers to the city. CIFD staff provided training and child safety seats to the immigrant families in need.

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2024 Public Comments to Preliminary Applications
This is a redesign that has previously been discussed and has good potential. It would provide a nice loop starting and ending at Navajo Flats that could be suitable for adult beginners and youth. It could also mitigate the risks of the “out-and-back” situation that currently exists with McGinnis Creek Trail. Another potential revision is to allow OHV use of Navajo Road from Navajo Flats to Five Points (at the intersection of Black Mountain Road). Again, this loop would start and end at Navajo Flats. This section of Navajo Road is very suitable for OHV use and in fact it is frequently used by OHVs even though such use is disallowed. The Forest Services mentions “obstacle” courses. As a motorcycle rider I think of an obstacle course as a “trials” course. Trials riders use specialty motorcycles to navigate rocks and tight turns while keeping their feet on the pegs. It is a slow, quite riding experience and a trials course can use a relatively small area. Currently there are no public trials courses in the Santa Lucia District so there is a need. The Forest Service should coordinate with user groups to examine these redesign concepts and grant money could be used effectively for this purpose. OJAI AND MOUNT PINOS DISTRICT As I mentioned above, most of my personal experience relates to the Santa Lucia District, but I am generally familiar with issues affecting OHV use (primarily motorcycle) in the Ojai and Mount Pinos District. I am acquainted with users in those areas and I have ridden some of the trails. I support Grant Application as to these areas and I applaud the Forest Service’s effort to initiate the planning process. Dennis D Law - 5/3/2024

The Ortega Trail staging area project was at one point completed up to needing approval by the ologists, new route established and flagged in. Charlie, Diane, Bob Kilpatrick (Caltrans) and myself had all worked on it but are now all retired. The users wanted to just use the existing original trail but Charlie was insistent that a new route was needed that did not violate slope maximums of OLGA as most of Ortega Trail does.
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<p>As arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are chronic conditions, Brown says she sees Veterans “for life.” Most Veterans typically require a check-in every three to six months following their diagnosis.</p>

<p>Through TeleRheumatology, Veterans can meet with their provider from home through VA Video Connect, VA’s secure video conferencing app. They can also visit a VA facility that offers telehealth services on-site.</p>

<p>During follow-up appointments through VA Video Connect, a VA provider will help Veterans manage their treatment plans, talk over any new swelling or pain, discuss medications and more.</p>

<p>Brown says she is currently treating a 92-year-old Veteran who lives over four hours from the VA clinic.</p>

<p>“Especially for our older populations, driving to the Pittsburgh facility can be really challenging for them,” said Brown. “I always let our patients know that ‘if you can’t come in, please let me know and we’ll change it to video.’”</p>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shawntell’s TeleRheumatology story</h2>

<p>Shawntell is an Army National Guard Veteran who served from 2008 to 2018. While on active duty, Shawntell was diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder. Following her diagnosis, she was driving over 90 minutes each way to Pittsburgh VA for her rheumatology care.</p>

<p>“When we started doing the VA Video Connect sessions, it really helped me still get the help I needed without having to put my body in pain.” Shawntell said she enjoys having the option of going in person or switching to a virtual appointment, especially on days when she may be dealing with more pain and swelling.</p>

<p>“My provider at VA TeleRheumatology does a really good job at keeping up and checking in with me. I think this is a great service,” she added.</p>

<p>If you think you may benefit from TeleRheumatology care, talk with your VA care team.