Congress has also expanded the range of medical services that enrolled veterans may receive. Veterans may apply for enrollment at any time. Following are typical questions answered daily by VA Counselors.
Full information is available at any VA office.
I've heard that VA will now pay for treatment in the emergency rooms of private hospitals. The new coverage for non-VA emergency care has a narrow scope. It is designed as a safety net for veterans who do not have any way to pay for emergency health care services. If you are treated at a civilian facility for a non-emergency, you will not be covered under this benefit. To be eligible for this coverage, veterans must have no other form of health coverage, including Medicare or Medicaid.