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Health Benefits Assistant
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Des Moines, United States
Location
Des Moines
Posted
June 27, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Summary This position is located in the Business Office, Eligibility/Intake Section. The purpose of the position is to serve as a Health Benefits Advisor, to the Business Office. The incumbent is responsible for a wide range of assignments and provides administrative support to the Section, and the cost recovery aspects of this position have a direct impact on the reimbursement of the facility. Responsibilities Typical duties include but are not limited to the following: Eligibility and Enrollment 25%: Performs technical activities involved with screening, processing, and assisting veterans, nonΒveterans, and beneficiaries seeking multiple medical treatments. Interprets and fully understands all eligibility to make initial determinations whether Veterans or non-Veterans meet legal/contractual requirements for medical care. Familiar with government documents, such as DD-214s, to help make such determinations where no documentation exists, he/she is skilled and knowledgeable on how and w...