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Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government

Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), today announced a $300 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co., and various subsidiaries (collectively, Walgreens)...

There still is time... Under the PACT Act, millions of veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and monetary benefits. Although there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act-related benefits, there is urgency.

Most veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, will have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, when the Act became law.

To encourage veterans to apply today, VA facilities are hosting a nationwide Summer VetFest. The VetFest will include more than 50 events across the country to inform veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act.

These events will be casual summer gatherings featuring veterans, their families, veteran advocates, and the VA health care and benefits professionals who serve them.

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/57852/ 😅

PACT Act Claims Clinic - Vancouver, WA | Outreach and events | Veterans Affairs PACT Act Claims Clinic on our VA Vancouver Campus

Well, there you have it then. The money quote:

“Around 10,000 people die a year waiting for disability,” Cokley said. “With long Covid, I only expect it to get worse.”

Long Covid disabled them. Then they met a 'broken' Social Security disability process | CNN Business Pushing through cognitive impairment, migraines and severe fatigue, Michaelene Carlton, 49, mustered up the energy last week to dial the Social Security Administration to speak to her newly appointed Social Security Disability Insurance case manager. She has left six messages, one every two weeks si...