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VA Health Care Eligibility Checker

VA places every enrolled veteran in one of 8 priority groups, which shapes what you pay and how soon you get care. See where you're likely to land — then how to apply.

Your VA disability rating
Awards, status and benefits
Service and exposures

Check any that apply. VA's full list of locations and dates is on its priority groups page.

Based on your answersYour income decides

Nothing you checked places you in a group on its own. VA will compare your household income with its limits for your zip code — that puts you in group 5, 7 or 8.

Income could change this. If your household income is below VA's limits you may qualify for group 5; otherwise group 7 or 8, where copays apply. Some group 8 veterans are not eligible to enroll — it depends on when you first enrolled and how far over the limit your income is. Check VA's income limits for your zip code.

An estimate, not a determination. VA assigns your priority group when it processes your application, and puts you in the highest group you qualify for.

How to apply for VA health care

The application is . VA says decisions usually take less than 1 week.

Have these ready

  • Social Security numbers for you, your spouse and qualified dependents
  • Your DD214 or other separation documents, plus details of any toxic or hazard exposure
  • Insurance cards for all coverage, including Medicare and employer plans
  • Last year's gross household income and deductible expenses — not required to apply, but VA needs them if nothing else makes you eligible

Ways to apply

  • Online at VA.gov.
  • By phone at 877-222-8387, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET.
  • By mail to Health Eligibility Center, PO Box 5207, Janesville, WI 53547-5207.
  • In person at your nearest VA medical center or clinic — bring a signed 10-10EZ.
  • With help from an accredited attorney, claims agent or VSO representative, at no cost from a VSO.
Heard nothing after a week? Don't reapply — VA asks you to call 877-222-8387. Already enrolled and need to update your income or insurance? Use .

Sources

Checked against VA.gov on October 15, 2026. If VA's pages say something different, VA is right.

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