United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Electronic Payments for Non-VA Medical Care Providers

The U.S. Department of Treasury published a final rule on Electronic Funds Transfer (31 C.F.R. 208) on Dec. 21, 2010. This rule requires that all federal payments be made electronically. This requirement includes payments made to non-VA medical and dental providers. Non-VA medical care providers have two options to meet this requirement.

First, you can choose to receive payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). To enroll in EFT, you’ll need to complete a Vendor File Update Request form and fax it to 512-460-5221. Please note, converting from paper checks to EFT will reduce payment processing times. Please call the VA Financial Services Center at 512-460-5049 for more information.

A second option is the VA SmartPay Purchased Care Card Program. You can read more about that program below:


VA SmartPay Purchased Care Card Program

The Non-VA Medical Care Program is a tremendous service to America's Veterans and allows them to receive health care from non-VA medical care providers. Your support of our Veterans through participation in the Non-VA Medical Care Program is an important element of their care by providing quality, convenience and easy access.

The VA SmartPay Purchased Care Card Program offers rapid electronic claims payments for non-VA medical care vendors. The VA will pay your VA non-VA medical care claims using their SmartPay Purchase Card. These payments will be made electronically to your bank account. You can track and manage your non-VA medical care payments using your Internet browser.  To access your new account, click on the following link:  https://www.vahcps.fsc.va.gov/Login.aspx and follow the instructions to login or create a new account.
SmartPay card

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