United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

Patient Information

 

Before You Visit

Determine Your Eligibility

Before receiving services with Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, you should first determine your eligibility.

Schedule an Appointment

Eligible veterans should contact us to schedule an appointment.

Change or Cancel an Appointment

If you have an existing appointment and cannot keep it, let us help you change it. This way, we will be able to see another veteran during that time period.

 

During Your Visit

Advance Directives

There may come a time when you are unable to decide or tell us what you want. You have the opportunity now to make some decisions ahead of time by completing an Advance Directive.

Patient Education

We want to assist you in learning more about your condition, how to live a healthy lifestyle, and ways to self-manage your own health.

Customer Service

A number of programs have been established to assist you in the event you have a concern or complaint.

Things to Know During Your Stay

We want to keep you as safe as possible during your stay and help you stay informed.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities 

o The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is pleased you have selected us to provide your health care. We will provide you with personalized, patient-driven, compassionate, state-of-the-art care. Our goal is to make your experience as positive and pleasant as we can. As part of our service to you, to other Veterans and to the Nation, we are committed to improving health care quality. Your basic rights and responsibilities are outlined here.

 

After Your Visit

Discharge Procedures

Now that you've been a patient, you may have some concerns after you leave. Let us help you on the path to recovery.

Billing and Insurance

You may be billed for a number of co-payments as a result of your stay or appointment. We can also file claims with your insurance.

Release of Information

The Release of Information Office processes requests for medical records and assists providers with completing forms for patients. Let our staff help you get the information you need.

 



Patient Information

Patient Information
Eligibility
Make, Change, or Cancel an Appointment 
Advance Directives 
Patient Education
Customer Service 
Things to Know 
Discharge Procedures
Billing and Insurance 
Release of Information 

Related Links

Medical Center Services 
Notice of Privacy Practices
Patient Information Guide
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