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VA HEALTH CARE

With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care
provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists,
and mental health providers). You can access Veterans health care services like
home health and geriatric (elder) care, and you can get medical equipment,
prosthetics, and prescriptions. Find out how to apply for and manage the health
care benefits you’ve earned.


HOW DO I GET HELP IF I'M HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS?

We offer many programs and services that may help—including free health care
and, in some cases, free limited dental care. We can also help you connect with
resources in your community, like homeless shelters or faith-based
organizations.

Find the support you need:

 * Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help
   24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll talk privately with a trained VA
   counselor for free.
 * Contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to talk with the VA social
   worker. If you're a female Veteran, ask for the Women Veterans Program
   Manager.
   Find the nearest VA medical center

Talk with someone right now:

If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring,
qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them
are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
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GET VA HEALTH CARE

 * Learn how VA health care works and which Veterans health care services we
   cover.

 * Find out if you’re eligible for Veterans health care benefits and how
   priority groups work.

 * Learn how to prepare and apply for VA health care online, by phone, by mail,
   or in person.

 * Start your Veterans health care application now.

 * Find out when to expect a decision on your application, and what to do next.

 * Are you getting medical care outside the U.S. for a service-connected
   condition? Find out how the Foreign Medical Program works and how to
   register.

 * Find out if you qualify for VA medical benefits as a spouse, surviving
   spouse, dependent child, or caregiver.

 * Find out if you’re eligible for discounted private dental insurance for
   Veterans and family members. And learn how to enroll in a plan that best
   meets your needs.




MANAGE YOUR HEALTH AND BENEFITS

 * Order a prescription refill and track your shipment online.

 * Communicate privately with your VA health care team through secure messaging.

 * Schedule, cancel, and manage some health appointments online.

 * View, download, and print your labs and test results.

 * Order hearing aid batteries and accessories, CPAP supplies, and prosthetic
   socks online, by phone, or by mail.

 * Set up your personal health record and download reports to share with your VA
   and non-VA doctors.

 * Update your personal, financial, or insurance information after you’re
   enrolled in VA health care.

 * Pay your VA copay securely online, by phone or mail, or in person—and find
   out what to do if you’re struggling to make payments.

 * Find out how to apply for reimbursement for your travel to a VA health
   facility.




MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

 * View our current copay rates for different types of care, tests, and
   medications.

 * Find out how to access VA mental health services for posttraumatic stress
   disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST),
   depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs.

 * Find out how to get care for specific needs (like women’s health), and learn
   about service-related health concerns you should be aware of (like Agent
   Orange-related diseases or Camp Lejeune water contamination).

 * Learn about health concerns linked to exposures during military service.
   Learn about the special VA health registries you can join that document
   Veterans' exposure to Agent Orange, depleted uranium, ionizing radiation,
   airborne hazards, and other hazardous materials.

 * Explore VA programs to help you get and stay healthy in both body and mind.

 * If you’re enrolled in VA health care, find out how you may be able to receive
   care from a provider in your local community through community care.

 * Learn how your income affects your VA health care eligibility and costs. And
   find out if you may be eligible for free or reduced cost health care based on
   your income.

 * Find out what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act and what it
   means for Veterans.

 * Check if you can be a part of this voluntary research study to better
   understand the role genes play in our health.

 * Get information about your VA facility, like how quickly you can be seen and
   what other Veterans say about their experiences.

 * Review your basic rights and responsibilities when you receive care at a VA
   health facility or live in a VA community living center.


OTHER VA BENEFITS AND SERVICES

 * Learn how to file a claim for disability compensation and manage your
   disability benefits.

 * Explore your life insurance options and find out how to apply as a service
   member, Veteran, or family member.

 * Find out if you can get increased pension pay as a Veteran or surviving
   spouse who has disabilities.

 * Learn about Veterans burial benefits, how to plan a burial service, and how
   to get compensation as a survivor.

 * Apply for and manage GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for
   college and training programs.

Last updated: June 27, 2024

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MORE VA RESOURCES

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 * Get help from an accredited representative or VSO
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 * Doing business with VA
 * Careers at VA
 * VA outreach materials
 * Your VA welcome kit


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    * Get help from an accredited representative or VSO
    * VA mobile apps
    * State Veterans Affairs offices
    * Doing business with VA
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    * Your VA welcome kit

 * Get VA updates
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    * All VA social media


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WE’RE HERE ANYTIME, DAY OR NIGHT – 24/7

If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring,
qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans
themselves.

 * Call 988 and select 1
 * Text 838255
 * Start a confidential chat

 * For TTY, call 711 then 988

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.