What Does VA Health Care Do For You?
Veterans have a unique choice when it comes to where they get their health care. Because of your service you are eligible to apply for VA health care.
When you sign up for VA care, you join the largest integrated health care system in our nation with access to experts who understand the Veteran population and service-connected health issues.
Nearly 9 million Veterans get their health care at more than 1,200 VA locations across the country. Most Veterans receive cost-free health care services at VA, including regular checkups with their primary care provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health providers). You can also access Veterans health care services like home health and geriatric (elder) care, and you can get medical equipment, prosthetics and prescriptions.
Last year, VA delivered more than 116 million health care appointments to Veterans, and 90% say they trust VA to deliver their care. You can hear many of their stories and why they choose to get their care at VA.
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,
- And enhance your quality of life.
All Veterans receive coverage for most care and services, and some will qualify for added benefits like dental care.
Additionally, women Veterans can receive primary care, breast and cervical cancer screenings, prenatal care, maternity care coverage and other gender-specific services.
Eligible Veterans—and their family members—may visit VA’s many community-based Vet Centers, which provide no-cost counseling, outreach and referral services to help the whole family adjust to life after deployment. Learn more about eligibility for Vet Center Services.
Detroit VA is here to help. Sign up for VA health care at https://www.va.gov/detroit-health-care/register-for-care/ or call us at 1- 800-511-8056 with any questions.
Choosing VA means getting everything you need in one spot. Come see why 90% of patients said they trust VA for their health care.
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.