The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) is one of several programs VA uses to provide care to Veterans through community providers. For example, if a Veteran needs an appointment for a specific type of care, and VA cannot provide the care in a timely manner or the nearest VA medical facility is too far away or too difficult to get to, then VA may refer the Veteran to a community provider who participates in VCP. If you are a community provider interested in providing care for Veterans through VCP, you must establish a contract with the VA’s third party administrator (TPA), currently TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest). TPAs help administer VCP on behalf of VA.

Veterans Choice Program (VCP) The Veterans Choice Program is one of several programs through which a Veteran can receive care from a community provider, paid for by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For example, if a Veteran needs an appointment for a specific type of care, and VA cannot provide the care in a timely manner. Domestic Program Assistant Catholics for Choice is seeking an early career assistant to provide administrative support to our busy domestic program. This is an opportunity to learn the daily demands of a highly successful and fast-paced nonprofit advocacy program while being part of a close-knit staff of passionate individuals who share a commitment to reproductive choice, justice and true religious liberty.

NOTE: Providers do not need to join PC3 to participate in VCP, and all current PC3 providers are automatically eligible to participate in VCP. Otveti na testi po sanminimumu dlya provodnikov. • • • • Eligibility Requirements Community providers interested in participating in VCP must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Must accept Medicare rates • Must meet Medicare Conditions for Coverage and Conditions of Participation, or other criteria established by VA • Be in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements • Have same or similar credentials as VA staff • Submit a copy of the medical records to the TPA for medical care and services provided to Veterans for inclusion in the VA electronic record • Must be eligible according to the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Program. Yes, through one of two options: • Certification (CHOICE) – The review of elements, including: provider licensing, sanctions, Medicare participation or waiver, and eligibility to participate in government programs. • Credentialing (PC3) – The full review of provider licensing, certification, education, training, work history, sanctions, malpractice, and eligibility to participate in government programs. Health plans must follow the credentialing standards of their national accrediting organizations. Please rest assured that all providers listed in PPMS have received certification or credentialing from TriWest or the CCN contractor, and are authorized to be appointed for patient care.

There are two nationally recognized accrediting organizations for health plan networks, URAC and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). URAC and NCQA have similar credentialing standards and require accreditation renewal every three years. Nationally Recognized Accrediting Organizations *Required if applicable. Requirement Veterans Choice Program (Certified) Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) (Credentialed) License ✓ ✓ Board certification ✓ Education and training ✓ Employment history ✓ Malpractice history ✓ Absence of sanctions ✓ ✓ Malpractice insurance ✓ Certification to write controlled substances* ✓ ✓ National Provider Identifier Number (NPI) ✓ ✓ Medicare participation (or approved waiver) ✓ Frequency At least every 12 months At least every 3 years. Sign Up to Participate If you meet the eligibility requirements, contact TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the third-party administrator (TPA), using the information listed below. Complete the process to establish a contract or provider agreement with TriWest, which will allow you to care for Veterans through VCP.

VA and TriWest have reached an agreement that expands TriWest’s services to all regions across the country under this program. The expansion ensures access to community care where needed until the next generation of Community Care Network contracts are awarded and implemented.

Health Net Federal Services Contract Close Out The Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) contract with the VA ended on September 30, 2018. Providers with questions about claims submitted to HNFS prior to September 30, 2018 can contact HNFS directly.