VA Healthcare

VA Healthcare Benefits
As a veteran you’re entitled to health care benefits from the VA. The VA healthcare benefits vary depending on your level of eligibility.

All enrolled Veterans have access to VA’s comprehensive medical benefits package including preventive, primary, and specialty care; prescriptions; mental health care; home health care; geriatrics and extended care; medical equipment and prosthetics; and more.

Most Veterans qualify for cost-free health care services, although some Veterans must pay modest copays for health care or prescriptions.

Women Veterans can receive primary care, breast and cervical cancer screenings, prenatal care, maternity care coverage, and other gender-specific services.

Combat Veterans who were discharged or released from active service on or after Jan. 28, 2003, are eligible to enroll in the VA healthcare system for five years from the date of their discharge or release, regardless of their disability claim status. 

Military Service Requirements
Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service and separated under any conditions other than dishonorable.

Most Veterans who enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or who entered active duty after Oct. 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty. This includes current and former members of the Reserve or National Guard called to active duty by a federal order.

Learn more about the VA Healthcare Benefits