There is no time limit regarding application for enrollment. Veterans must be enrolled to receive care from a VA healthcare facility. Enrollment is on an annual basis, and enrollments are reviewed every year. Renewal is automatic, unless the veteran chooses not to enroll or if VA resources limit the number of veterans to whom VA can provide care. Enrollment levels are based on seven priority groups established by Congress.
Comprehensive care includes all needed outpatient and inpatient services.
Domiciliary care, nursing home, limited dental care and community nursing home care are not part of the uniform benefits package, though some enrolled veterans may be eligible for these programs under other VA authorities for care. There is a new emphasis on preventive medicine and primary care. Some veterans will be required to make a co-payment for medication. An enrolled veteran can receive a uniform level of care anywhere in the VA system-over 1,100 facilities in all.