Duplicate Payments for Medical Services by VA and Medicare Programs

A review was performed to determine the number of duplicate payments made by the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Medicare programs for certain services provided to veterans eligible for both programs. The review, which was performed in Florida and California, dealt with three VA medical service categories: unrestricted outpatient medical care, contract hospitalization with prior VA authorization, and kidney dialysis treatment. The review also briefly surveyed duplicate payments by VA and Medicaid programs.