VA withdraws plan to exempt 'Whole Health' services from copayments

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has canceled its plan to remove copayments for "Whole Health" services. This means veterans will continue to pay out-of-pocket for these well-being services, just as they do for other medical care.

The VA had proposed making certain holistic and preventative services free for veterans, which would have encouraged more use of these programs. By withdrawing the rule, the VA signals that these services are not a current priority for copayment exemption. This decision means veterans will continue to face financial barriers to accessing these services.