Greenville Reporter

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy has engaged with constituents regarding "absolutely unacceptable" outdated communication methods of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and is advocating for system modernization.

"Today, I met with constituents regarding difficulties that they are having with ChampVA," said F. Murphy. "Among their concerns is that ChampVA still uses paper and fax for their communications and have no online portal for communications. In this day and age this is absolutely unacceptable. I will be working with my DC VA staff and the Veterans Affairs Committee to push ChampVA to update their systems and provide more efficient and reliable care for our Veterans and their families."

CHAMPVA is a health benefits program that shares the cost of certain healthcare services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. Managed by the Veterans Health Administration in Denver, Colorado, CHAMPVA covers spouses, widows, and children of veterans who are permanently disabled or have died due to service-connected conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

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The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs oversees legislation related to veterans' benefits and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee is responsible for proposing and refining laws concerning veterans' pensions, compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education, medical care, and national cemeteries. It also monitors the VA's operations to ensure that laws are implemented as intended, addressing any issues through hearings and legislative actions.

Murphy is currently serving his third term representing North Carolina’s Third Congressional District, which includes significant regions of Eastern North Carolina. He holds key positions on committees including the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Committee on House Administration. Additionally, he co-chairs the House GOP Doctors Caucus. With academic honors from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine, Murphy is noted as the sole practicing surgeon among current congressional members.