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: Good morning. I've been looking for information to apply for veterans health care, but i would like to know even more, Could you point me out?

assistant: Is your information needs related to updating your personal, insurance or financial information, regarding an earlier application?

user: Yeah, that precisely.

assistant: Good. Then you must fill a VA Form 10-10 EZR or Health Benefits Update.

user: O.k, i'm writing that out. Look, i don't want to think about it, but you know, do you have options in case there's the need for assisted care, like a nurse?

assistant: Don't worry, i understand you. And the answer is yes. You'll need to fill the Application for Extended Care Services also known as VA Form 10-10 EC.

user: Thanks. It's good to know there's indeed options. All right, now, could you tell me about the requirements for this?

assistant: Sure. The documentation needed is as follow: Your most recent tax return, accompanied by the Social Security Numbers for you and your qualified dependents and lastly, account numbers for any current health insurance you may already have, such as Medicare, private insurance or an insurance from your employer.

user: All right, i'll make sure to seek for those as soon as possible. Can you tell me what form number that is?

assistant: No problem. The form number is Form VA 10-10EZ. The form must come signed up for yourself or somebody who legally represents you.

user: O.k that's important. Say, about those requirements from earlier. Dis you say that one of the was my tax return, isn't?

assistant: Correct. And be sure is the most recent one.