Health Care Application Process
Once you’ve figured out if you qualify, applying for VA health care benefits is easy. Find out how to apply.
Prepare
- If you haven’t done so already, check to see if you qualify. Check your eligibility.
- Gather the documents listed below that you’ll need to fill out an Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ).
What documents and information do I need to apply?
- Your most recent tax return
- Social Security numbers for yourself and your qualified dependents
- Account numbers for any current health insurance you already have (like Medicare, private insurance, or insurance from your employer)
What if I need help filling out my application?
Call our toll-free hotline at 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).
Get help from an accredited representative (a trained professional trusted to help with VA-related claims). Request a representative.
Are you a caregiver of a post-9/11 Veteran or Servicemember?
You may qualify for VA health care and other benefits. View the Application for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (VA Form 10-10CG).
Other ways to apply
By phone
Call our toll-free hotline at 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET) to get help with your application.
By mail
Apply by mail using an Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ). Download VA Form 10-10EZ.
Print the form, fill it out, and send it to this address:
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Rd., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329
In person
Go to your nearest VA medical center or clinic. Bring an Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ) with you.
Find a VA medical center or clinic near you.
Download VA Form 10-10EZ
What happens after I apply?
Find out what happens after you apply.
If you’ve also applied for a VA pension or disability benefits, you can check the status of those claims online. Check the status of your claim.
How long does it take VA to make a decision?
How do I update my information if I’m already signed up?
To update your personal, insurance, or financial information from an earlier application, fill out a Health Benefits Update Form (VA Form 10-10EZR). Download VA Form 10-10EZR.