VA HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS
The VA operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. Eligible veterans can receive comprehensive, low-cost or free medical care at 1,400+ facilities nationwide.
HOW TO ENROLL IN VA HEALTHCARE
Complete VA Form 10-10EZ
Fill out the Application for Health Benefits online at VA.gov, by phone, or in person at any VA facility.
Submit Your Documents
Provide your DD-214, Social Security number, insurance information, and financial details if applicable.
Receive Priority Group
The VA will assign you a priority group (1 to 8) that determines your cost-sharing and benefits.
VA HEALTH SERVICES
Mental Health & PTSD
- ▸Individual & group therapy
- ▸PTSD specialty programs
- ▸Inpatient psychiatric care
- ▸Substance use treatment
- ▸MST treatment programs
Primary Care
- ▸Annual wellness exams
- ▸Chronic disease management
- ▸Preventive screenings
- ▸Immunizations
- ▸Patient-aligned care teams
Dental Care
- ▸Limited dental for 100% P&T veterans
- ▸Dental care for service-connected conditions
- ▸TRICARE Dental (active duty)
- ▸VA Dental Insurance Program
- ▸Income-based eligibility
Vision & Audiology
- ▸Routine eye exams
- ▸Hearing aid fitting & repair
- ▸Low-vision rehabilitation
- ▸Prosthetic eyes
- ▸Occupational therapy
Pharmacy & Medications
- ▸VA formulary medications
- ▸Mail-order pharmacy service
- ▸Free or low-cost co-pays
- ▸Specialty medications
- ▸Medication therapy management
Rehabilitation
- ▸Physical therapy
- ▸Occupational therapy
- ▸Prosthetics & orthotics
- ▸Blind rehabilitation
- ▸Polytrauma network sites
Telehealth
- ▸Video appointments from home
- ▸VA Video Connect app
- ▸Mental health telehealth
- ▸VA Mobile apps & tools
- ▸Store-and-forward technology
Community Care
- ▸Non-VA providers when needed
- ▸MISSION Act expanded options
- ▸Emergency care coverage
- ▸Foreign medical program
- ▸Choice for rural veterans
VA PRIORITY GROUPS & COSTS
The VA assigns each veteran a priority group that determines your health care costs
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
An estimated 20 veterans die by suicide each day. The VA provides free, confidential mental health services to all veterans, no matter when or where you served, or if you're enrolled in VA healthcare.