VA healthcare and the
Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act was created to
expand affordable health care coverage to all Americans. It is intended to
lower cost and improve quality. Under the law, people will have:
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Health coverage that meets a minimum standard
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Qualify for an exemption
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Make a payment when filing their taxes if they have affordable
options but remain uninsured
VA wants all Veterans to get health care that Improves
their health and well-being
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If you are enrolled in VA health care , you don’t need to
take additional steps to meet the health care coverage standards,
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The health care law does not change VA health benefits or
Veterans out-of-pocket costs
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If you are not enrolled in VA health care, you can apply at anytime
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If you are enrolled in any VA programs
below, you have coverage under the standards of heath care law:
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Veteran’s health care program
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Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA)
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Spina bifida health care program
What are the benefits of VA
health care programs?
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Medical care among the best in the U.S.
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Immediate benefits of health care coverage. Veterans may apply at
any time.
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No enrollment fee, monthly premiums or deductibles. Most Veterans
have no out-of-pocket costs. Some Veterans may have to pay small copayments for
health care or prescription drugs.
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More than 1400 places available to get care. This means that your
coverage can go with you if you travel.
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Freedom to use other plan with your VA health care including
Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or private insurance
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You have met the new requirements to have health care coverage
You can apply for healthcare by visiting:
www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll
by calling 1-877-222 (VETS) 8387 or vising your local VA health care
center.
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