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Determine Cost of Care

Determine Cost of Care

Many Veterans qualify for cost-free health care services based on a compensable service-connected condition or other qualifying factors.

Copays

A copay may be required from some Veterans for treatment of nonservice-connected conditions. While some Veterans qualify for cost-free health care services, based on qualifying factors, most are required to complete an annual financial assessment (sometimes referred to as a means test) to determine whether they qualify for cost-free services. In the event that your gross household income and/or net worth, as applicable, may exceed established thresholds, you may be required to agree to make an applicable copayment.

Financial Assessment & Income Verification

Most Veterans not receiving VA disability compensation or pension payments must complete a financial assessment to determine if they qualify for free VA healthcare. Most non-service connected and non-compensable 0% service connected Veterans who report total gross household income under VA National Income Thresholds may be subject to income verification.

Private Health Care Insurance

Providing your health insurance information may reduce or eliminate your copay. Veterans with health insurance may choose to use those sources of coverage as a supplement to their VA benefits. Payments usually cover Veterans' copay expenses for VA health care. Having other health insurance does not affect your eligibility for VA health care.

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