Wilmington VA Medical Center

How to Become a Patient at Wilmington VAMC

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:

Wilmington VA Medical Center
Attn:  Eligibility & Enrollment
1601 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19805

You can also bring the form to the medical center. The Eligibility Office is located in the main lobby on the first floor of the Wilmington VAMC.

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”.
• A copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214. (Purple Heart recipients only)

The Eligibility Office is located in the main lobby on the first floor of the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

You may also speak directly to a representative in our Eligibility Office by calling 302-994-2511, ext 5212, or call toll free 1-800-461-8262, ext 5212.