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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

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What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

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What you get

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, operating over 1,200 facilities nationwide to provide comprehensive medical services to eligible veterans. Care includes primary care, mental health treatment, substance use disorder services, prosthetics, telehealth, dental (for eligible veterans), and long-term care, often at no or reduced cost depending on the veteran's disability rating and income. Veterans are assigned to priority groups (1–8) based on their service-connected disability rating and income, which determines any copays.

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

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Do you have served in the active military, naval, or air service and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable?
Most veterans with at least 24 months of continuous active duty service are eligible?
Service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher, or 10%–20% with financial hardship: free care for service-connected conditions?
Priority groups 1–8 determine cost-sharing; higher priority groups pay no or minimal copays?
Recent combat veterans qualify for 5 years of free care after separation regardless of income?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
2Government-issued photo ID
3Social Security number
4Financial information (for income-based priority group determination)
5VA enrollment application (Form 10-10EZ)

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Veterans Health Administration.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

BenefitHealthcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Do you have served in the active military, naval, or air service and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable?
Most veterans with at least 24 months of continuous active duty service are eligible?
Service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher, or 10%–20% with financial hardship: free care for service-connected conditions?
Priority groups 1–8 determine cost-sharing; higher priority groups pay no or minimal copays?
Recent combat veterans qualify for 5 years of free care after separation regardless of income?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
2Government-issued photo ID
3Social Security number
4Financial information (for income-based priority group determination)
5VA enrollment application (Form 10-10EZ)

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Veterans Health Administration.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy