INTERMEDIATE CARE

NOTE 1 - PROVIDERS MAY OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION NUMBERS FOR APPROVED VETERANS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (VIP) SERVICES, AS WELL AS GENERAL INFORMATION BY CONTACTING THE VIP PROVIDER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE INQUIRY LINE 1-888-261-4033. NOTE 2 - THE CLIENT OR HIS/HER REPRESENTATIVE (IE. FAMILY MEMBER) MUST CONTACT THEIR DISTRICT OFFICE TO OBTAIN PRE-AUTHORIZATION. IF THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN THE CLIENT'S CIRCUMSTANCES (IE. NEED FOR INCREASED SERVICES), THE CLIENT OR HIS/HER REPRESENTATIVE MUST CONTACT THEIR DISTRICT OFFICE. NOTE 3 - SEE THE VIP SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES COVERED UNDER EACH VIP SERVICE. NOTE 4 - MOST CLIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE FEE CHARGED BY THE FACILITY; THE MONTHLY AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BY VAC. VAC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS CABLE, HAIR CUTS, LAUNDRY AND DRY- CLEANING.