Apply for VA Health Benefits
Apply for VA Health BenefitsYour comprehensive VA Health Benefits Package includes all the necessary inpatient hospital care and outpatient services to promote, preserve, or restore your health. Please click here (to determine if you are eligible for VA Health Care). The first step in accessing valuable VA health benefits is to apply! There are several methods available to apply. Once your application is received and processed, you will receive written notification of your enrollment status in the VA health care system. Why wait? Apply Today! VeteransVeteransIf you served in the active military, naval or air service and are separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits. Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF/OND)If you served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, you may be eligible for an extended period of free VA health care benefits. Other BeneficiariesActive Duty ServicemembersActive duty service members separating or retiring may be eligible for VA Health Benefits. Family Members of VeteransUnder certain circumstances, family members of Veterans are eligible for health benefits. This section provides a brief overview of CHAMPVA, Spina Bifida, CWVV and Caregiver Programs. Treatment of Allied and Foreign National BeneficiariesIf you are a former member of the armed forces of a nation allied with the United States (U.S.) in World War II, you may be eligible for health benefits. Ways to ApplyOnlineComplete VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefitsonline. VA has produced an instructional video for the on-line VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits. The video is accessible via an official VA Youtube channel www.youtube.com/user/VeteransHealthAdmin. By TelephoneCall our toll-free number at 877-222-VETS (8387) In PersonComplete the "Application for Health Benefits" at your local VA. Find a VA medical center. Additional InformationThe Application ProcessOnce your application is received and processed, you will receive written notification of your enrollment status in the VA health care system. This section provides more detailed information on the application process. Affordable Care Act"The provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court will not affect the current role the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has in the lives of America’s Veterans. We will continue to provide Veterans with high quality, comprehensive health care and benefits they have earned through their service. VA health care does not change as a result of the ACA." |