How to apply for VA health care 
Find out how to apply for VA health care benefits as a Veteran or service member. 

How do I prepare before starting my application? 
Find out if you re eligible for VA health care benefits 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 Llene la solicitud para Beneficions de Salud Forma 10 - 10EZ. Obtenga la Forma VA 10 - 10EZ Usted o alguien con poder legal para representarlo tiene que firmar la forma , e incluir la fecha en que fu firmada. Si esta usando un poder legal , tendra que incluir una copia de la forma con su solicitud. Si firma con una X , 2 personas que usted conoce tienen que tambien firmar acertando que lo vieron firmar la forma. Puede mandar su solicitud por correo a esta direcci n : Health Eligibility Center2957 Clairmont Rd . , Suite 200Atlanta, GA 30329 Para llenar su solicitude en persona, encuetre el Centro M dico de Veteranos mas cercano en esta liga: Encuentre el Centro o Cl nica de Veteranos mas cercano a usted O reciba ayuda por medio del Departmaneto de Veteranos de su estado. Encuentre el Departamento de Veteranos de su estado 

You can also apply: 


By phone 
Call our toll - free hotline at 877 - 222 - 8387 , Monday through Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET to get help with your application. 

By mail 
Fill out an Application for Health Benefits VA Form 10 - 10EZ. Download VA Form 10 - 10EZ PDF You or someone acting as your power of attorney must sign and date the form. And: If you re using a power of attorney , you ll need to submit a copy of the Power of Attorney form along with your application. If you sign with an X , 2 people you know must witness your s

user: I have questions about applying for health care

assistant: Okay, we can help you find out how to apply for VA health care benefits as a Veteran or service member

user: so what will I need to have ready?

assistant: You should find out if you are eligible for VA health care benefits, and you should have the documents that you will need ready

user: Do you have info on making some changes to an application?

assistant: Do you want to update information from an earlier application?

user: Yes, I need to make some changes

assistant: You will need to fill out a Health Benefits Update Form

user: I also need to ask about not being able to put my signature on the application and signing differently, can you help?

assistant: You can sign with an X, but 2 people you know must witness your signature. They’ll also need to sign and print their names on the form.

user: what form does someone need if they want to apply for extended care services?

assistant: You will need to Download VA Form 10-10EC

user: Can someone help me apply?

assistant: Yes, you can work with a trained professional to get help applying for health care benefits. We can give you more information on getting help to file your claim