All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
Manhattan Campus
Business Office - Eligibility
423 East 23 Street
New York, NY 10010

You can also bring the form to the Medical Center. The Eligibility Office is located Booths C and D in the Admitting Area.

Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items —

• a copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
• a copy of your DD214, Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge. If you don't have a copy of your DD214 form, visit the eVetRecs web site to request copies of your military personnel records.
• (Purple Heart recipients only) a copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214

To speak to someone in our eligibility office, please call 212-686-7500 extensions 4411, 7181 or 3691.