Based on your military service, you may be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care today.

Thanks to a new law called the PACT Act, there’s a special enrollment period right now that gives you a chance to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.

If you’re a Veteran who deployed to a combat zone, never signed up for VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001, and October 1, 2013, you should apply today. But you have to act fast – the deadline to apply is September 30, 2023.

Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care are proven to have better health outcomes than non-enrolled Veterans, and VA hospitals have dramatically outperformed non-VA hospitals in overall quality ratings and patient satisfaction ratings. And VA health care isn’t only the best option for Veterans – it’s often the most affordable – with copays as low as $0 for prescriptions, urgent care, outpatient care, and more for some Veterans at VA. 

Even if you don’t need this care today, you may need it tomorrow, or the next day, or 30 years from now. And once you’re in, you have access for life.

To receive this health care, you must apply. Apply now for VA health care:

1. Apply online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction
2. Call VA toll-free at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), Option 2
3. Visit your nearest VA Medical Center (https://www.va.gov/find-locations).

Don’t wait – apply for the world-class care you deserve before 11:59 p.m. local time on September 30.

For more information, please visit www.VA.gov/PACT. You can also call 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) and speak to a customer service representative who can answer your questions and help you start the process.

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VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat

Why am I receiving this letter?

At VA, we want to provide you with the world-class health care that you’ve earned, so we’re reaching out to every Veteran we believe might be eligible for health care during this special enrollment period.

What happens to my current health care if I sign up for VA?

Many Veterans who get their care from VA also have other forms of health insurance, and signing up for VA will not impact your ability to continue seeing your current providers using your current insurance if you'd like. 

Enrolling in VA health care could impact your eligibility for premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. To learn more, visit https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/va-health-care-and-other-insurance/. 

What do I get when I enroll in VA health care?

VA offers world-class, comprehensive health care – including yearly physicals, health assessments, free screenings (including a toxic exposure screening), specialized care for issues related to military service, and more. This is true regardless of whether or not you have a service-connected condition. VA health care can serve as your sole source of health care or as a complement to other plans, and the care is portable, so the coverage follows you if you travel or relocate.

Can I still apply for disability compensation benefits under the PACT Act?

Yes – you can apply for disability compensation benefits at any time. Since the PACT Act was signed into law, VA has delivered more than $1.85 billion in PACT Act benefits to Veterans and their survivors nationwide – and that’s just the beginning. Visit VA.gov/PACT to learn more and apply today. 

How can I stop receiving these communications?

You can contact National Consumer Preference Service to stop unwanted mail (www.dmachoice.org) and the National Do Not Call Registry to stop unsolicited phone calls (https://www.donotcall.gov/).

How did you get my contact information?

Through collaboration with the Department of Defense, we obtained your name and contact information from their current records. We also sought to make sure we had the most current and accurate mailing address through third-party data.

How do I update my contact information with VA?

Visit www.va.gov/change-address/ to tell us how to better reach you.

What if I’m not ready now, but want to receive updates?

You can visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MyVA411 at any time to learn more. You also can sign up for VA’s #VetResources weekly email newsletter at www.va.gov/VetResources to receive information on free resources, discounts, and events. If you choose to wait until after September 30, 2023 to apply to enroll in VA health care, there is a chance you may not be eligible at that time. That’s why we encourage you to apply to enroll today.

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If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

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