RI Veterans: Did you know? (CHAMPVA, events, discounts…), 26-1-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC), Chalkstone Ave, Providence RI offers FREE tax preparation for veterans starting February 5 th ? The services are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, February 5 through April 15, 2023. This free service is for veterans enrolled in PVAMC. The service is by appointment only, 401-273-7100, Ext. 2025 Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers, who happens to be my wife: My husband was awarded 100% VA Compensation in August 2022 and detailed in the award package was, as his qualified spouse, I was entitled to medical coverage thru the CHAMPVA at no cost. Immediately, I followed the instructions and applied for CHAMPVA in August 2022 , Moreover, I canceled the private insurance I was paying for out of pocket. Soon after applying, the CHAMPVA website posted processing time was expected to be...