Veterans are now eligible for a comprehensive health care package that is completely portable across the entire VA health care system. To receive health care, most veterans must be enrolled first.
Note: As of January 17, 2003, the VA is not accepting new Priority Group 8 veterans for enrollment (veterans falling into Priority Groups 8e and 8g.)
Application Process
You can apply for VA health careby completing VA form 10-10EZ. The 10-10EZ may be obtained by visiting, calling, or writing any VA health care facility or veterans' benefits office. You can also call toll-free 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387) or access the form at the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Note: You are NOT required to apply for enrollment if you fall into one of the following categories:
- VA has rated you as 50% or more service-connected;
- Less than one year has passed since you were discharged from military service for a disability that the military determined was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, but VA has not yet rated; OR
- You are seeking care from VA for a service-connected disability only (even if the rating is only 0%).
Enrollment is an ongoing process. You can apply for enrollment at any VA health care facility.
An important aspect of enrollment is for you to identify which VA health care facility you choose as your preferred facility.
The preferred facility is where you receive your primary care. If for any reason a selected facility is unable to provide the health care needed by an enrolled veteran, then that facility will make arrangements for referral to another VA health care facility or to one of VA’s private sector affiliates to provide the required care.
Once enrolled, most veterans will remain enrolled from year to year without further action on their part. You may choose not to be re-enrolled, or changes in VA available resources may reduce the number of priority groups VA can enroll in a given fiscal year. VA will announce any enrollment changes and then assure that they are widely publicized.
