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Emergency care payment rules
Unexpected ER visits can be covered if you are enrolled and follow notification rules. Notify VA within 72 hours. Unauthorized emergency care has extra rules — call VA as soon as you can.
Timing. Ask the ER to notify VA within 72 hours (portal or phone).
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