WASHINGTON –
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced July 9 its commitment to extend debt relief to veterans adversely impacted by COVID-19 through the end of 2020 by suspending certain debt collection actions.
Department officials recognize veterans and beneficiaries are still being greatly impacted by the coronavirus prompting the extension of financial relief.
“Veterans and their families should be focused on their health and safety during the pandemic,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “VA is taking action to give those with pending debts greater flexibility during these challenging times.”
VA is suspending all actions on veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Treasury Department. This includes the suspension of collection action or extending repayment terms on pre-existing VA debts, whichever the veteran prefers.
For benefit debts, veterans should contact the VA Debt Management Center at 1-800-827-0648.
For health care debts, veterans should contact the Health Resource Center at 1-866-400-1238 or https://www.pay.gov for payments.