Explore Community Care Programs
Community Emergency Medical Care
During a medical emergency, VA encourages all Veterans to seek immediate medical attention without delay. A claim for emergency care will never be denied based solely on VA not receiving notification prior to seeking care. This page provides additional information about seeking emergency medical care.
Foreign Medical Program
The Foreign Medical Program (FMP) is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits program for U.S. Veterans who are residing or traveling abroad and have VA-rated, service-connected disabilities.
Indian Health Services
The VHA Office of Community Care, the Office of Tribal Government Relations, and VA medical centers work together to implement the Tribal Reimbursement Agreements Program.
Infertility Treatment
Veterans with certain service-connected conditions that result in infertility may be eligible for infertility treatment and services paid for by VA.
No-Cost Flu Immunizations
During flu season, protecting your health with a flu shot is easier than ever — and as close as your local VA or neighborhood Walgreens! VA and Walgreens care about your health and are partnering to offer enrolled Veteran patients easy access to flu shots.
Patient-Centered Community Care
Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) is a nationwide network of community providers that provides eligible Veterans access to primary care, inpatient/outpatient specialty care, mental health care, limited emergency care, and limited newborn care for enrolled female Veterans following the birth of a child.
Preauthorized Non-VA Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Care
This community care program provides payment authorization for eligible Veterans to obtain routine outpatient or inpatient medical services through community providers.
State Home Per Diem Program
VA's State Home program provides an economical alternative to constructing, maintaining and operating VA facilities for the provision of care to eligible Veterans.
Veterans Choice Program
The Veterans Choice Program is one of several programs through which a Veteran can receive care from a community provider, paid for by VA. For example, if a Veteran needs an appointment for a specific type of care, and VA cannot provide the care in a timely manner, or the nearest VA medical facility is too far away or too difficult to travel to, then the Veteran may be eligible for care through the Veterans Choice Program.
VA offers a variety of health care and services for Veterans through community health care providers and other partners outside of VA. These services are provided to Veterans based on certain conditions and eligibility requirements, and in consideration of a Veteran’s specific needs and circumstances. In general, Veterans must always receive prior authorization from VA before receiving care from a community provider.
