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FAQs

What is the federal program providing health care services to Veterans? ›

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is home to the United States' largest integrated health care system consisting of 152 medical centers, nearly 1,400 community-based outpatient clinics, community living centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries.

If you served in the active military, naval or air service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits.

Do I have to enroll in Medicare if I have VA benefits? It's not mandatory to enroll in Medicare at age 65 if you're a veteran with VA benefits. However, if you choose not to sign up for Medicare, you won't have coverage for services you get in facilities outside the VA health system.

If you chose not to enroll in Medicare and to keep your VA coverage, you will not have health insurance for facilities outside the VA health system. Some choose to enroll in Medicare Part A because it's premium-free but turn down Part B because of the additional monthly premium.

Will I have a copay or is my VA health care free? This will depend on factors like your income level, disability rating, and military service history. Most Veterans need to complete a financial assessment when they enroll. This helps us determine if you qualify for free VA health care.

absence without official leave (AWOL) for a continuous period of 180 days or more, without compelling circ*mstances to warrant such prolonged unauthorized absence (as determined by VA). This means that if an individual is discharged for any of the above reasons, the law prohibits VA from providing any benefits.

At least one of these must be true: You receive financial compensation (payments) from VA for a service-connected disability. You were discharged for a disability resulting from something that happened to you in the line of duty. You were discharged for a disability that got worse in the line of duty.

We assign the lowest priority to Veterans who earn a higher income and who don't have any service-connected disabilities qualifying them for disability compensation (monthly payments).

Some Veterans are eligible for VA health care no matter their income. You may be eligible based on your VA disability rating, service history, or other factors. If you think you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply anytime. Review health care eligibility factors.

Humana is the national Medicare plan provider recommended by veterans service organizations (VSOs) like AMVETS (American Veterans), VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). We help provide Medicare-eligible veterans with coverage options whenever and wherever they need it.

Can you use both VA and Medicare? ›

If you have other forms of health care coverage, such as a private insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid or TRICARE, you can continue to use VA along with these plans.

income threshold: VA will bill your insurance carrier for your nonservice- connected medical treatment and for medications. You will be responsible for copays for nonservice-connected medical treatment, medications and extended care services, that are not covered by your health insurance payments to VA.

When you have VA coverage, you will want to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B for coverage outside the VA. Some Veterans choose to purchase a Supplement plan or an Advantage plan to help with costs after Medicare.

Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits offer creditable drug coverage. This means that if you are enrolled in VA drug coverage, you can delay Medicare Part D enrollment without incurring a late enrollment penalty (LEP).

The VA pays for VA-authorized items or services in a VA or non-VA facility. If the VA authorizes services in a non-VA hospital but didn't authorize all of the services you get during your hospital stay, then Medicare may pay for any Medicare-covered services the VA didn't authorize.

TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families around the world.

Not all veterans are eligible for TRICARE. Your Service decides if you and your family members are eligible. They report the information in DEERS. To learn more, visit the TRICARE Eligibility page.

CHAMPVA is, for the most part, a cost-sharing insurance plan, and it does not have a monthly premium. However, a person will have an annual outpatient deductible of $50. The percentage a person pays usually depends on the services.

All enrolled Veterans receive the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) comprehensive Medical Benefits Package which includes preventive, primary and specialty care, diagnostic, inpatient and outpatient care services. Veterans may receive additional... Family Caregivers provide crucial support in caring for Veterans.