Overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Memorial Benefits

Wednesday, May 3, 2017: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Georgetown West (Washington Hilton) - Concourse Level
Faculty:
Kimberly Wright, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC and Julian Wright, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
Educate Veterans and their families on the new Pre-need Burial Eligibility Application process and other memorial benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Benefits Administration and National Cemetery Administration.  The VA’s pre-need burial application program provides confidence and eliminates delays for your patients and their families at the time of need.  VA believes pre-need application will enhance the Veteran experience by improving burial planning for many Veterans and family members. Bereavement professionals, finance professionals, social workers, spiritual care givers, etc. can assist VA in promoting a lifetime of benefits and services for Veterans and their families.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs
2. Identify VBA memorial benefits and National Cemetery Administration memorial benefits and programs
3. Discuss NCA burial initiatives


CE/CME: Counselor, Nurse, Physician and Social Worker