About VA health benefits 
If you qualify for VA health care , you ll receive coverage for the services you need to help you get and stay healthy. Learn more about your health care benefits. 

What care and services does VA health care cover? 
Each Veteran s medical benefits package is unique. Yours will include care and services to help : Treat illnesses and injuries Prevent future health problems Improve your ability to function Enhance your quality of life All Veterans receive coverage for most care and services , but only some will qualify for added benefits like dental care. The full list of your covered benefits depends on : Your priority group , and The advice of your VA primary care provider your main doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician s assistant , and The medical standards for treating any health conditions you may have Learn more about priority groups You should also know that being signed up for VA health care meets your Affordable Care Act ACA health coverage requirement of having minimum essential health coverage. We ll update this site if the ACA changes with new laws. Learn more about the ACA, VA, and you 

What if I m just separating from active duty and don t know where to start? 
We can help you learn about and apply for VA health care benefits. A member of our Concierge for Care C4C team will call you soon after your separation from military service. We can answer any questions you may have, process your application over the phone, and help you schedule your first VA medical appointment. Learn about transitioning from TRICARE to VA health care 

More about your medical benefits package 
We cover preventive care services, like : Health exams including gender - specific exams Health education including nutrition education Immunization against infectious diseases like flu shots Counseling on genetic diseases diseases that run in families We cover inpatient hospital services, like : Surgeries Medical treatments Kidney dialysis Acute care short

user: Hi. I need more information about your medical benefits package

assistant: In our package we cover preventive care services, such as:
  Health exams, including gender-specific exams
  Health education, including nutrition education

user: What finger to do to use these services?

assistant: In order to use these services, you must be enrolled in VA health care, and you must have received care from us within the past 24 months. Be sure to tell the urgent care provider that you are using the VA urgent care benefit when you arrive.

user: What should I do if the emergency care they give me is not covered by VA?

assistant: You must meet several requirements. Learn more about non-VA emergency medical care

user: and where do i get that information?

assistant: go to the non-VA emergency medical care section

user: How do I contact the patient advocate at the VA Medical Center?

assistant: Go to the website of the VA health care system of which the medical center is a part. In page navigation, click on Patients and Visitors.

user: What requirements do I need?

assistant: Are you enrolled in VA Health Care?

user: do not

assistant: does not qualify as it does not meet all the requirements

user: where to get more information about priority groups?

assistant: you can browse our website