New Veteran applicants are assigned to Priority Groups 8e and 8g based on the following:
•The Veteran does not have any special qualifying eligibility, such as a compensable service-connected disability
•The Veteran’s household income exceeds the current year adjusted VA income threshold and the adjusted geographic income threshold for the Veteran’s residence
•Veterans who decline to provide their financial information
Veterans enrolled in Priority Groups 8a and 8c on or before January 16, 2003, remain enrolled and continue to be eligible for the full-range of VA health care benefits
Changes in VA’s available resources may affect the number of priority groups VA can enroll in a given year. If that occurs, VA will publicize the enrollment changes and notify affected enrollees.
IMPORTANT: Veterans who may otherwise be ineligible for enrollment based on income may still be eligible based on a VA Catastrophically Disabled determination or due to loss of income or other economic factor by applying for a Hardship determination. For further information please contact VA at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday.
Obtaining an Appointment
You may request a doctor’s appointment at the time you apply in person, or by checking ‘yes’ to the question asking if you want an appointment on the application for enrollment. An appointment will be made with a VA doctor or provider and you will be notified via mail of the appointment. If you need health care before your scheduled appointment, you may contact the Enrollment Coordinator, your clinic contact, Urgent Care Clinic or the Emergency Room at your local VA medical facility.
Updating Your Information Using the Automated Health Benefits
Renewal Form
Already enrolled and need to update your information? Enrolled Veterans may now automatically submit updates to their address, phone number, health insurance and financial information using the automated online VA Form 1010EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form available at www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/Form/1010ezr. pdf. If you need help filling out the form while online, you may call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday, or click on the “chat online with representative” button located on the website and a representative will assist you.
Veterans may update their information at any time - whenever their financial or personal information changes, by completing VA Form 10-10EZR. Submitting the information online is the fastest way to update information and no signature is required. Other ways to update information are by phone at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday, by mail or in person. If mailing the form, be sure to sign and date the form.