Every veteran’s healthcare benefits package is unique. Services covered include care to help:
- Prevent future health problems
- Improve your ability to function
- Treat illnesses and injuries
- Enhance your quality of life
Preventative such as the following may be covered:
- Health exams
- Health education
- Counseling on genetic diseases
- Immunization against infectious diseases
Inpatient hospital services like the following are usually covered:
- Surgeries
- Medical treatments
- Kidney dialysis
- Acute care
- Specialized care
Urgent and emergency care like the following may be covered:
- Urgent care for injuries/illnesses that need immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening
- Emergency care in a non-VA hospital or other medical settings—only under certain conditions
Other services like the following may also be covered:
- Mental health services to treat certain issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression
- Assisted living and home health care
- Prescriptions approved or written by a VA doctor
Some veterans may qualify for added benefits like dental care. Your covered benefits depend on:
- Your priority group
- The advice of your VA primary care provider, and
- Medical standards for treating your health conditions