Many people think income or combat experience is the deciding factor in whether a Veteran qualifies for VA health care. That’s actually not true. Encourage Veterans in your community to seek the VA health care benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
How does a Veteran qualify for VA health care benefits?
If a Veteran answers “yes” to any of the following questions, he or she may qualify for enrollment:- Are you currently receiving VA service-connected disability compensation?
- Are you receiving or eligible for Medicaid?
- Were you awarded the Medal of Honor?
- Are you deemed unemployable or catastrophically disabled?
- Are you a former POW?
- Were you awarded a Purple Heart?
- Are you currently receiving Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services, Aid and Attendance, or other VA pension?
- Were you exposed to radiation in the military?
- Did you serve in-country during war or a conflict?
How does a Veteran enroll?
For most Veterans, the process starts with completing and submitting VA Form 10-10EZ. VA offers four simple ways to complete the process:- In Person: Anyone who served in the U.S. military may visit and enroll at any VA facility. If available, the Veteran should bring a copy of his or her DD-214. This will help VA verify his or her honorable service to our country. Find your closest VA facility.
- By Phone: If the Veteran prefers completing the application over the phone, he or she may call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
- Online: Veterans may apply online. They must fill out and submit the application for online processing.
- By Mail: Veterans can pick up or download VA Form 10-10EZ and mail it to the Health Eligibility Center located at 2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30329.
- Health: VA offers Veterans health services ranging from flu shots to plastic surgery and more.
- Wellness: VA offers Veterans a multitude of programs aimed to improve their quality of life like personal training.
- Foundational: VA offers Veterans supportive programs geared toward community reintegration.
- Long-term: VA offers Veterans health care options that are rooted in dignity, honor and respect. Programs include home health, residential and hospice care.