VA earlier this week announced a proposed rule that would exempt veterans from a copayment for certain inpatient and outpatient Whole Health well-being services that are now offered by VA facilities nationwide.

The Whole Health emphasis of the past 5-7 years at VA has focused on the overall well-being of veterans, independent of treatment for specific medical conditions or a certain diagnosis. Examples of copayment-exempt services include Whole Health education, health and wellness coaching, skill-building programs, and complementary and integrative health services such as Yoga and Meditation.

A VA news advisory dated January 6 offers additional information about possible copayment exemptions and an opportunity to offer a public comment.