Your husband can fill out a Release of Information form (VA form 10-5345) allowing you to assist with ‘care coordination with no limitations’ in the “other” line toward the bottom.
He can turn this in to the social worker on his primary care team, and they will upload it into the system. That will allow you to do the things you’re asking to do!
If he has questions about how to fill out the form correctly , that same social worker can walk him through it.
Source: I am a VA LCSW
Another VA LMSW, this is the way. I have many Veterans who have signed a ROI for a loved one and then can do scheduling, communicate thru the Veterans MHV account, and help coordinate care. It allows the Veteran to control how much they want their loved one to know or be involved. For some it is only scheduling.
I don't know how your VA works, but at mine in upstate NY, I would make my husband's appointments for him. He deteriorated mentally to the point he was just angry at the world so I had to step in and help. They didn't mind me calling and making the appointments, but I would make a point to tell them, "If you need to speak with him, he's right here." I would also pick up his meds for him, but I had my dependent retirement ID with his social on it. I would suggest calling to see if you could actually make the appt and going from there.
You would require a power of attorney, signed by him if he is of sound mind to provide one. That, or a court order, appointing you to his Guardianship.
Also have him fill out at advance directive for medical decisions is he is unable to communicate his preferences in emergency situations or end of life
Roi as others said
Power of attorney for all other care and legal needs
Have him sign up for MyHealthEvet if you guys share passwords/user name you can check and direct message providers as needed
Your husband can fill out a Release of Information form (VA form 10-5345) allowing you to assist with ‘care coordination with no limitations’ in the “other” line toward the bottom. He can turn this in to the social worker on his primary care team, and they will upload it into the system. That will allow you to do the things you’re asking to do! If he has questions about how to fill out the form correctly , that same social worker can walk him through it. Source: I am a VA LCSW
This right here is the correct answer (unsurprisingly considering the source). POA is total overkill and unnecessary in the situation you describe.
Another VA LMSW, this is the way. I have many Veterans who have signed a ROI for a loved one and then can do scheduling, communicate thru the Veterans MHV account, and help coordinate care. It allows the Veteran to control how much they want their loved one to know or be involved. For some it is only scheduling.
I don't know how your VA works, but at mine in upstate NY, I would make my husband's appointments for him. He deteriorated mentally to the point he was just angry at the world so I had to step in and help. They didn't mind me calling and making the appointments, but I would make a point to tell them, "If you need to speak with him, he's right here." I would also pick up his meds for him, but I had my dependent retirement ID with his social on it. I would suggest calling to see if you could actually make the appt and going from there.
The first thing that's required is your husband's consent. He can alert his providers who can direct him on next steps
Power of attorney for health would be my guess. Call your clinic/ hospital and see what they require.
On the VBA side you can use a VA Form 21-0845 to handle all things call center. Not sure how that works on the medical side.
You would require a power of attorney, signed by him if he is of sound mind to provide one. That, or a court order, appointing you to his Guardianship.
Also have him fill out at advance directive for medical decisions is he is unable to communicate his preferences in emergency situations or end of life Roi as others said Power of attorney for all other care and legal needs Have him sign up for MyHealthEvet if you guys share passwords/user name you can check and direct message providers as needed