What are the benefits of enrollment in VA health care?
Enrollment in VA health care means you have:
  • Medical care rated among the best in the U.S.
  • Immediate benefits of health care coverage. Veterans may apply for VA health care enrollment at any time.
  • No enrollment fee, monthly premiums, or deductibles. Most Veterans have no out-of-pocket costs. Some Veterans may have to pay small copayments for health care or prescription drugs.
  • More than 1,400 places available to get your care. This means your coverage can go with you if you travel or move.
  • Met the new requirement to have health care coverage that meets the minimum standard.

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1. What is the Affordable Care Act?
2. What happens if I do not have health coverage?
3. If I’m enrolled in a VA health care program, do I meet the requirement for health care coverage?
4. What are the benefits of enrollment in VA health care?
5. How do I enroll for VA health care coverage?
6. Can I continue to use VA health care with other programs, like private insurance or federal health care programs?
7. What’s the Health Insurance Marketplace?
8. I am enrolled in a VA health care program. Would I be eligible for assistance to pay health insurance premiums on the Marketplace if I choose to purchase health care outside of VA?
9. How will I know if I’m eligible for assistance to purchase health insurance outside of VA?
10. Are my family members (who aren’t eligible for VA or other federal health care programs) eligible for assistance to purchase health insurance?
11. Can I cancel my VA health care coverage?
12. Where can I get more information?