VA health
VA Health Care
In short
Medical care at VA facilities; free or low copay depending on priority group. Veterans with qualifying service (generally 24 months active or full call-up, non-dishonorable discharge).
- What you get
- Medical care at VA facilities; free or low copay depending on priority group.
- Who qualifies
- Veterans with qualifying service (generally 24 months active or full call-up, non-dishonorable discharge). PACT Act expanded toxic-exposure eligibility.
- Income limit (2026)
- Income thresholds vary by county (2026 VA means-test tables; unverified exact NYC values).
- Papers to gather
- DD-214, income info, insurance info.
- Renewal
- Annual income update for some groups.
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