How To Apply For VA Health Care

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This includes income from a job and any other sources. Gross household income is your income before taxes and any other deductions.</li><li>Your deductible expenses for the past year. These include certain health care and education costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> You don’t have to tell us about your income and expenses when you apply. But if you’re not eligible based on other factors, we’ll need this information to decide on your application.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/react_widget" data-entity-id="3422" data-widget-type="health-care-app-status" data-widget-timeout="20"> <div class="loading-indicator-container"> <div aria-label="Checking your application status." aria-valuetext="Loading your application..." class="loading-indicator" role="progressbar"></div> <span class="loading-indicator-message loading-indicator-message--normal"> Checking your application status. </span> <span class="loading-indicator-message loading-indicator-message--slow vads-u-display--none" aria-hidden="true"> Sorry, this is taking longer than expected. </span> </div> <span class="static-widget-content vads-u-display--none" aria-hidden="true"> <va-link-action class="vads-u-display--block" href="https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply-for-health-care-form-10-10ez/introduction" text="Apply for health care benefits"></va-link-action> </span> <div class="usa-alert usa-alert-error sip-application-error vads-u-display--none" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="usa-alert-body"> <strong>We’re sorry. Something went wrong when we tried to load your saved application.</strong><br>Please try refreshing your browser in a few minutes. </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="3424"> <div itemprop="text"> <h3 id="you-can-also-apply-in-any-of-t">You can also apply in any of these 4 ways</h3><h4>Option 1: Apply by phone</h4><p>Call our toll-free hotline at <a href="tel:+18772228387" aria-label="8 7 7. 2 2 2. 8 3 8 7.">877-222-8387</a> to get help with your application. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.</p><h4>Option 2: Apply by mail</h4><p>Fill out an Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ).</p><p><a href="/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4d264d1d-71e2-4e0f-933d-7a97480c56bb" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="About VA Form 10-10EZ">Get VA Form 10-10EZ to download</a></p><p>You or someone acting as your power of attorney must sign and date the form. And:</p><ul><li><strong>If you’re using a power of attorney,</strong> you’ll need to submit a copy of the Power of Attorney form along with your application.</li><li><strong>If you sign with an “X,”</strong> 2 people you know must witness your signature. They’ll also need to sign and print their names on the form.</li></ul><p>Send your completed application here:</p><p class="va-address-block">Health Eligibility Center<br>PO Box 5207<br>Janesville, WI 53547-5207</p><h4>Option 3: Apply in person</h4><p>Fill out an Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ).</p><p><a href="/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4d264d1d-71e2-4e0f-933d-7a97480c56bb" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="About VA Form 10-10EZ">Get VA Form 10-10EZ to download</a></p><p>You or someone acting as your power of attorney must sign and date the form. And:</p><ul><li><strong>If you’re using a power of attorney,</strong> you’ll need to submit a copy of the Power of Attorney form along with your application.</li><li><strong>If you sign with an “X,”</strong> 2 people you know must witness your signature. They’ll also need to sign and print their names on the form.</li></ul><p>Go to your nearest VA medical center or clinic. Bring a signed Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ) with you.</p><p><a href="/find-locations/">Find a VA medical center or clinic near you</a></p><p>Or get help through your state’s Department of Veterans Affairs.</p><p><a href="https://www.va.gov/statedva.htm">Find your state’s Department of Veterans Affairs</a></p><h4>Option 4: Apply with the help of a trained professional</h4><p>You can work with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative to get help applying for health care benefits.</p><p><a href="/get-help-from-accredited-representative" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="22542619-a8be-48ec-abd0-405fbd9f6509" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSO">Get help filling out an application</a></p> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json" nonce="AJFRFyMKGlKyYksZv6B64HdchflRfj53"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens after I apply?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take VA to make a decision?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } } ] } </script> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a_section" data-entity-id="3426"> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="3425" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="What happens after I apply?"> <div id="3425"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="what-happens-after-i-apply"> What happens after I apply? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="3425"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="3427"> <div itemprop="text"> <p><a href="/health-care/after-you-apply/">Find out what happens after you apply</a></p><p>If you’ve also applied for a VA pension or disability benefits, you can check the status of those claims online.</p><p><a href="/track-claims/">Check the status of your claim</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a" data-entity-id="3428" data-analytics-faq-section data-analytics-faq-text="How long does it take VA to make a decision?"> <div id="3428"> <div class="vads-u-display--flex"> <h2 id="how-long-does-it-take-va-to-ma"> How long does it take VA to make a decision? </h2> </div> <div data-entity-id="3428"> <div data-template="paragraphs/number_callout" data-entity-id="3429"> <va-card background class="vads-u-margin-bottom--3"> <span class="number vads-u-font-family--serif 40px vads-u-font-size--h2 vads-u-font-weight--bold vads-u-line-height--1 vads-u-padding-bottom--2 vads-u-border-bottom--1px vads-u-border-color--gray-light vads-u-display--inline-block"> Less than 1 week </span> <span class="description vads-u-font-size--base vads-u-font-weight--normal vads-u-padding-top--0p5 vads-u-display--block"> <p>If more than a week has passed since you gave us your application and you haven’t heard back, please don’t apply again. Call our toll-free hotline at <a href="tel:+18772228387">877-222-8387</a>. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.</p> </span> </va-card> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="3430"> <div itemprop="text"> <hr> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json" nonce="AJFRFyMKGlKyYksZv6B64HdchflRfj53"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I update my information if I鈥檓 already signed up?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I鈥檓 the caregiver of a post-9/11 Veteran or service member?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if I need long-term care?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "" } } ] } </script> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a_section" data-entity-id="3431"> <h2 id="more-information-about-applyin">More information about applying</h2> <div data-template="paragraphs/q_a.collapsible_panel"> <va-accordion uswds> <va-accordion-item class="va-accordion-item" header="How do I update my information if I’m already signed up?" id="how-do-i-update-my-information-if-im-already-signed-up" level="3"> <div id="3432" data-template="paragraphs/q_a.collapsible_panel__qa" data-entity-id="3432" data-analytics-faq-section="More information about applying" data-analytics-faq-text="How do I update my information if I’m already signed up?"> <div id="q_a-3432"> <div data-template="paragraphs/wysiwyg" data-entity-id="3433"> <div itemprop="text"> <p>To update your personal, insurance, or financial information from an earlier application, fill out a Health Benefits Update Form (VA Form 10-10EZR).</p> <p><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="295a7440-93e8-4be0-aa9d-094f3fb59927" href="/find-forms/about-form-10-10ezr" title="About VA Form 10-10EZR">Get VA Form 10-10EZR to download</a></p> </div> </div> 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