Eligibility and Enrollment

The Department of Veterans Affairs has promoted new eligibility rules that provide Active Component and Reserve Component personnel who served in designated combat zones (since November 11, 1998) with 2 years of free care from the date of separation from active duty. This includes Reservists or National Guard members who have been activated for federal duty and now have "veteran status."

All veterans must apply to receive VA health care benefits. You can apply for VA health care by completing VA form 1010EZ. This form may be obtained by visiting, calling or writing any VA health care facility or veterans’ benefits office. You can also access the form on the Internet at  http://www.va.gov/1010ez.htm or call the VA Healthcare Eligibility Center at 877-222-VETS (8387).

To speak with someone regarding Eligibility & Enrollment at VA Central California Health Care System, please call (559) 225-6100 extension 5627.