What is the coverage?
The VA provides comprehensive health care benefits. These benefits may include, but are not limited to, inpatient and outpatient services, specialty care, mental health care, homeless services, dental services, home health care, adult day care, and prescription drug coverage. The VA also has its own hospitals, clinics, and other types of dedicated VA health care facilities. Some veterans may be eligible for reimbursement for mileage, lodging, and meals for travel related to obtaining VA health care services.
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If you qualify for VA health care benefits, you will not be forced to only use VA benefits and not others. You can choose to get different health insurance, or use a combination of VA health benefits and other health benefits. You will not be forced to go to VA health care facilities, but may do so if you wish.