VA Health Care

VA Health Care Benefits


Enrolling in VA Health Care is a simple process which opens the door to many potential benefits, including:

  • Low-cost medical care and prescriptions
  • Social work and mental health services
  • Caregiver support
  • Durable medical equipment (including hearing aids and glasses)
  • Programs for aging at home, including home health, adult day health, and home-based primary care
  • Housing and substance use treatment programs
  • Women Veterans' programming
  • Whole health alternative therapies

Eligibility


Veterans with service-connected disabilities and recognized toxic exposures are typically eligible.

Non service-connected Veterans typically have to pass a geographical income means test and meet certain time-in-service requirements.

All Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Please see attached brochure for all locations.

Veterans may apply in several ways:

  • Visit the Eligibility Office of your VA of choice during business hours
  • Call the VA Health Care application line at 877-222-8387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
  • Apply online
  • Contact Franklin Veterans Services for assistance at 508-613-1315.

To download the application for VA Health Care (1010-EZ), visit here:  Application for VA Health Care

For eligibility related to discharge status, visit Discharge Determination Regulations

What happens after I apply?


The VA will make a decision regarding eligibility and notify you.  If you are eligible, you will be assigned a Priority Group, which determines your co-pays for services.  

You will also receive a phone call to set up your first VA Primary Care consult, which is the most important step in accessing benefits.

Please note that you can receive care from the VA in conjunction with your regular non-VA providers.

For more information about VA Priority Groups, visit VA Priority Groups

Any questions?  Call Franklin Veterans Services at 508-613-1315 

VA New England Brochure

Important:  Emergency Care at Non-VA Facilities


Once you are enrolled in VA Health Care, it is important to report all emergency care at non-VA facilities to the VA within 72 hours.  The phone number is 844-724-7842.  The VA may be able to help pay the hospital bill (a) if you are actively enrolled, and (b) if the incident is reported within the appropriate time frame.    Visit Getting emergency care at non-VA facilities for more information.