VA health care 
With VA health care , you re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health providers. You can access Veterans health care services like home health and geriatric elder care , and you can get medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Find out how to apply for and manage the health care benefits you've earned. 

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How do I get help if I'm homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? 
We offer many programs and services that may help including free health care and, in some cases, free limited dental care. We can also help you connect with resources in your community, like homeless shelters or faith - based organizations. Find the support you need : Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 - 424 - 3838 for help 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. You ll talk privately with a trained VA counselor for free. Contact your nearest VA medical center and ask to talk with the VA social worker. If you're a female Veteran , ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager. Find the nearest VA medical center Talk with someone right now : If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Chat online with a trained VA staff member 

Get VA health care 
About VA health benefitsLearn how VA health care works and which Veterans health care services we cover. EligibilityFind out if you re eligible for Veterans health care benefits and how priority groups work. How to applyGet instructions for how to prepare and apply for VA health care online, by phone, by mail, or in person. Apply online VA Form 10 - 10EZ Start your Veterans health care application now. After you applyFind out wh

user: I need more information on VA health care

assistant: We can definitely help you with managing your health and VA benefits. Can I answer any questions for you?

assistant: We can also give you information on additional VA benefits and services if you want.

user: Yes, I would like as much information as I can get about it. I need all the help I can get!

assistant: What benefits would you like to learn about first? Do you need information about disability compensation?

user: I think the first thing I want to know about is if I can get my VA medical records.

assistant: You can set up your VA medical records, also called "VA Blue Button," online and be able to download your own reports and be able to share them with your VA and non-VA doctors. 

user: Can I even see my test results?

assistant: Yes! You can view them, download, or print them. 

user: OK, and with my VA health care, what kind of doctors are covered? Can I get checkups?

assistant: You can get checkups with a primary care provider, and also see specialists if you need further health care.

user: This all sounds good. I am glad that I applied for it. What do I do next?

assistant: You are doing the best next thing, asking questions to know what your coverage includes!