Local Health Care Eligibility Information

Local health care eligibility information for Veterans

412-360-6993

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
-OR-
412-360-6162
Evenings and weekends

 

All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA health care system. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits (Form 10-10EZ). You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Attention: Admissions/Processing
University Drive (04PA-U)
Pittsburgh, PA 15240

You can also bring the form to the eligibility office at either the University Drive campus (located on the first floor in the registration area) or the H.J. Heinz campus (Ambulatory Care Center, building 71, ground floor).

Whether mailing or bringing in 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 discharge papers: DD214, Report of Separation or Record of Enlistment
• A copy of any service connected disability award letters via a VA Regional Office
• Non-Service Connected Veterans and 0% Service Connected Veterans are required
  to provide previous calendar year income

If you have questions pertaining to an eligibility or enrollment application, please call 412-360-6993.

For detailed information about your benefits, download a PDF copy of the Information Booklet for Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors.

VHA Health Eligibility Center is an online resource for Veterans, family members and care givers to learn about eligibility, enrollment options and benefits offered by VHA. It also provides detailed information about how to apply for VHA health services, cost of care, accessing VA health care and VA’s Medical Benefits Package.