Am I automatically enrolled in VA health care?
If you qualify for enhanced eligibility as an OEF/OIF/OND combat Veteran: We’ll enroll you right away. We’ll assign you to priority group 6, unless you qualify for a higher priority group based on your income or a service-connected disability.
Am I Eligible for VA Health Care?
Veterans Administration (VA) health care includes any medical care, tests, treatments, services, or supplies provided to veterans by the VA intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat a veteran’s physical or mental condition. While all veterans may qualify for some level of VA care, the VA does assess eligibility for health benefits and each veteran’s eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Factors That Determine VA Health Care Eligibility
The VA uses a variety of factors to assess a veteran’s eligibility for health care, such as:
– The veteran’s discharge status (e.g. honorable versus other-than-honorable)
– Length of military service
– The veteran’s current income and net worth
– The veteran’s service-related disability status
– The veteran’s current health condition
– The veteran’s location
How Do I Know If I Have VA Health Care?
The most surefire way to determine whether or not you have VA health care is to contact your local VA health care center or go online and create an account on the My HealtheVet website. Your eligibility will depend on your individual situation and the criteria outlined by the VA.
Once you have been approved for health care benefits, you will be provided with a number of documents, including an enrollment packet, a Veteran Benefits Handbook, and a Veterans Identification Card.
If you are in need of health care but have not yet been approved for benefits, you may be interested in filing a benefits claim. To do this, you must contact the VA and provide proof of your service and any documents that may be necessary in order to assess your eligibility.
Recommendations
If you think you may be eligible for VA health care benefits, we highly recommend that you contact your local VA health care center to discuss both your eligibility and what benefits may be available to you. Additionally, you can apply for benefits online or in person, and if you are filing for benefits you should make sure that you provide any and all necessary documents. Lastly, make sure to keep track of any documents and eligibility cards that you receive once you have been approved for benefits. This will help you to take full advantage of your VA health care benefits and ensure that you get the care that you need.
