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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.

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Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then Press 1 | Text 838255

HOW TO ENROLL IN VA HEALTHCARE

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1

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.

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2

Submit Your Documents

Provide your DD-214, Social Security number, insurance information, and financial details if applicable.

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Receive Priority Group

The VA will assign you a priority group (1–8) that determines your cost-sharing and benefits.

VA HEALTH SERVICES

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Mental Health & PTSD

  • Individual & group therapy
  • PTSD specialty programs
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Substance use treatment
  • MST treatment programs
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Primary Care

  • Annual wellness exams
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Patient-aligned care teams
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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
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Vision & Audiology

  • Routine eye exams
  • Hearing aid fitting & repair
  • Low-vision rehabilitation
  • Prosthetic eyes
  • Occupational therapy
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Pharmacy & Medications

  • VA formulary medications
  • Mail-order pharmacy service
  • Free or low-cost co-pays
  • Specialty medications
  • Medication therapy management
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Rehabilitation

  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Prosthetics & orthotics
  • Blind rehabilitation
  • Polytrauma network sites
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Telehealth

  • Video appointments from home
  • VA Video Connect app
  • Mental health telehealth
  • VA Mobile apps & tools
  • Store-and-forward technology
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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

Priority 1
Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 50%+ or unemployable
No co-pays
Priority 2
Veterans with service-connected disabilities rated 30-40%
No co-pays
Priority 3
POW/MIA, Purple Heart, or AgentOrange exposed veterans
No co-pays
Priority 4
Aid & Attendance or VA pension recipients
No co-pays
Priority 5
Non-service-connected low-income veterans
Low co-pays
Priority 6
WWI, SWAC, ionizing radiation, Project 112/SHAD, Agent Orange
No co-pays for related care
Priority 7–8
All other veterans based on income thresholds
Standard co-pays apply
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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.

Same-Day Mental Health
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PTSD Specialty Programs
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Veteran Centers (Vet Centers)
Access Mental Health Resources →VA Mental Health Portal →