If you have other forms of health care coverage, such as a private insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE?
Yes
then you can use VA health care benefits in conjunction with these plans.
Does the current status of my health insurance affect whether I can get VA health care benefits?
No. Whether or not you have health insurance coverage does not affect the VA health care benefits you can get.
Why does VA require me to provide information about my health insurance coverage?
We ask for this information because we have to bill your private health insurance provider for any care, supplies, or medications we provide to treat your non-service-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that are not related to your military service.
Why does VA require me to provide information about the spouse's plan coverage?
for the same reason stated above. We ask for this information because we have to bill your private health insurance provider for any care, supplies, or medications we provide to treat your non-service-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that are not related to your military service.
If I go to a non-VA care center, do they not pay for the services they provide me?
If you go to a care facility not authorized by VA or VA, Medicare may pay for other services you may need during your stay. If we only authorize some services in a non-VA location, then Medicare may pay for other services you may need during your stay.
What if I'm in one of the lowest priority groups that could happen?