Table of Contents
- 1 Can the VA be a secondary insurance?
- 2 Will the VA pay for outside treatment?
- 3 Can I lose my VA health benefits?
- 4 Can you go to any hospital with VA benefits?
- 5 Do veterans pay for VA health care?
- 6 Will the VA pay for past medical bills?
- 7 Can a veteran go to the emergency department without VA notice?
- 8 How long do veterans get free medical care after discharge?
Can the VA be a secondary insurance?
Can the VA be secondary insurance to Medicare? VA benefits aren’t secondary insurance to Medicare, as they cover care at different types of facilities. Yet, if you’re eligible for both, enrolling in both can round out your health care.
Will the VA pay for outside treatment?
VA provides health care for Veterans from providers in your local community outside of VA. Veterans may be eligible to receive care from a community provider when VA cannot provide the care needed. This care is provided on behalf of and paid for by VA.
Will the VA pay my hospital bill?
In general, VA can pay for emergency medical care at a local ER for a Veteran’s service-connected condition, or if the care is related to a Veteran’s service-connected condition. VA can also pay for emergency medical care for a Veteran’s non-service connected condition.
Do you need health insurance if you have VA benefits?
If I am enrolled in a VA health care program, do I meet the requirement for health care coverage? Yes. If you are enrolled in any of VA’s programs below, you have coverage under the standards of the health care law: Veteran’s health care program.
Can I lose my VA health benefits?
If you’re in one of the lower priority groups, you could lose your VA health care benefits in the future. If you don’t keep your private insurance, this would leave you without health coverage.
Can you go to any hospital with VA benefits?
Once enrolled, veterans can receive treatment at a VA healthcare facility anywhere in the country.
Can I use my VA health care anywhere?
You may select any VA facility that is convenient for you. If the facility you choose cannot provide the health care that you need, VA will make other arrangements for your care based on administrative eligibility and medical necessity.
Does VA cover all medical expenses?
All Veterans receive coverage for most care and services, but only some will qualify for added benefits like dental care. The full list of your covered benefits depends on: Your priority group, and.
Do veterans pay for VA health care?
You can get free VA health care for any illness or injury that we determine is related to your military service (called “service connected”). We also provide certain other services for free.
Will the VA pay for past medical bills?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in limited circumstances, may provide reimbursement of Community Care medical expenses for Veterans for their service-connected conditions to include those who are recently granted service-connected awards.
Does the VA pay for all medical expenses?
Do you have to check with Va before calling for ambulance?
Veterans do not need to check with VA before calling for an ambulance or going to an ED. 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.
Can a veteran go to the emergency department without VA notice?
Veterans do not need to check with VA before calling for an ambulance or going to an emergency department. 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.
How long do veterans get free medical care after discharge?
If you’re an OEF/OIF/OND combat Veteran who has just returned from service, you can receive free medical care for any condition related to your service in Iraq or Afghanistan for 5 years after discharge. If I can’t get VA health care benefits, how else can I get health insurance?
Can I receive VA hospital and outpatient care without paying?
You can receive VA hospital and outpatient care for any ailment, service connected or not if you are enrolled in the VA healthcare system, but you may have to pay a copayment. For example, if a Veteran is service-connected for a bad knee, any VA hospital and outpatient care and medication for the knee is free of charge.