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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

VISN 2 Veteran Services

Financial Hardship? Between Jobs?

VA's Medical Care Hardship Program may help you qualify for
VA Health Care enrollment!


three pictures of Federal Building, Veteran with Family and hand with money If your income has recently changed, you may qualify for enrollment even if it was denied previously based on your household income.
Or, perhaps you have put off applying for enrollment because you think your income is to high. Now may be the time to provide updated financial information or apply for enrollment.

Personal circumstances such as loss of employment, sudden decrease in income, or increases in out-of-pocket family health care expenses factor into VA's hardship determination.

If your current and projected financial situation puts you below the VA Means Test Threshold or Geographic Means Test Threshold for your area, you may qualify for enrollment and cost-free VA medical care.

For additional information and qualifications for this program, contact your local VA Medical Center Enrollment Coordinator.

Facility Phone Contact
Albany (518) 626-6722
Bath (607) 664-4899
Canandaigua (585) 393-7348
Syracuse (315) 425-4400 x54863
Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo (716) 862-3232
Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia (585) 297-1056


You may also contact VA's health benefits service center toll-free at
1-877-222-VETS (8387) or visit our website at http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/

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