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Types of care available for family members and dependents.

VA Family Member Programs

Explore the types of care available to an eligible Veteran's family members and dependents.

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Veterans have more options with community care.

Community Care

When care is not available through VA, nearby or in a timely manner, community care may be an option.

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Flu Shots

No-cost flu shots are now available to eligible Veterans. Here are the four steps to getting a flu shot in the community.

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Community Care Overview

VA provides care to Veterans through community providers when VA cannot provide the care needed. Community care is based on specific eligibility requirements, availability of VA care, and the needs and circumstances of individual Veterans.

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VA also provides health care to Veterans’ family members and dependents through programs like the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). This care is also provided based on specific eligibility requirements, which varies by program.

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