VA Benefits Explorer

Comprehensive medical care through VA facilities covering primary care, specialty care, preventive services, inpatient treatment, and prescriptions. Veterans are assigned to one of eight priority groups that determine copay levels.

Allows enrolled veterans to receive care from approved non-VA community providers when VA cannot provide timely or geographically accessible care. Veterans remain responsible for applicable copayments.

Outpatient, inpatient, and residential mental health treatment including PTSD care, depression, anxiety, grief counseling, and substance use disorder programs across all VA medical centers.

Specialized PTSD clinical teams at nearly 200 VA facilities offering evidence-based psychotherapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure), medication management, residential programs, and telehealth options.

Free counseling and treatment for physical and mental health conditions related to sexual assault or threatening sexual harassment experienced during military service. No formal report or proof required.

Medically supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), outpatient and inpatient counseling, relapse prevention, and specialized programs for women veterans and returning combat veterans.

Comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation for veterans with traumatic brain injuries, including five VA polytrauma rehabilitation centers for those with complex, multiple-system injuries.

Gender-specific primary care including gynecological exams, maternity care, reproductive health services, menopause management, and designated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA facility.

Comprehensive dental services for veterans with service-connected dental conditions, 100% disability ratings, former POWs, or vocational rehabilitation participants. Limited one-time care for recently discharged veterans.

Reduced-cost private dental insurance available to VA health care enrollees and CHAMPVA beneficiaries who do not have comprehensive VA-provided dental care. See va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/dental-care for current program details.

Routine eye exams and eyeglasses for veterans with service-connected conditions, 100% disability ratings, Purple Heart recipients, or vision problems caused by conditions VA is treating.

Specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs to maximize functional independence for legally blind or low-vision veterans, including assistive technology training and visual skills development.

VA-operated nursing care facilities providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice services for veterans who need ongoing support in a homelike environment.

A VA physician-led interdisciplinary team delivers comprehensive primary care directly in the home for veterans with complex, chronic, disabling conditions who have difficulty traveling to VA.

Daytime programs at VA and community facilities providing health monitoring, social activities, therapeutic programming, and respite for family caregivers of veterans who cannot be left alone.