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Health Care for Veterans
Congress has required that after October 1, 1998, most veterans must be enrolled to receive Veterans Administration (VA) hospital and outpatient care. Congress has also expanded the range of medical services that enrolled veterans may receive. Veterans may apply for enrollment at any time, and our Veterans Service Office will help facilitate those claims.
The number of Veterans who can be enrolled in the health care program is determined by the amount of money Congress gives VA each year. Since funds are limited, the VA sets up Priority Groups to make sure that certain groups of Veterans are able to be enrolled before others.
Enrollment Process
Once you apply for enrollment, your eligibility will be verified. Based on your specific eligibility status, you will be assigned a Priority Group. The Priority Groups range from 1 to 8 with 1 being the highest priority for enrollment. Some Veterans may have to agree to pay co-pay to be placed in certain Priority Groups. Download the 10-10 EZ application to get started.
You may be eligible for more than one Enrollment Priority Group. In that case, VA will always place you in the highest Priority Group that you are eligible for. Under the Medical Benefits Package, the same services are generally available to all enrolled Veterans. VA determines your eligibility for VA’s comprehensive medical benefits package through our patient enrollment system, which is based on Priority Groups from 1 through 8.
Northern California VA Healthcare Information
For information on clinic locations and making an appointment please go to https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/
VA Medical Clinics
McClellan VA Clinic
VA Northern California Health Care System
5342 Dudley Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 94203
Phone: 916-561-7400
Auburn VA Clinic
Sierra Nevada Health Care System
11985 Heritage Oaks Place
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-889-0872
VA Hospitals
Sacramento VA Medical Center
VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
Phone: 916-366-5366
Reno VA Medical Center
Sierra Nevada Health Care System
1000 Locust Street
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 888-838-6256
- If I am enrolled with Veterans Affairs, what benefits will I receive?
- If I am enrolled, what cost will there be for me?
- Is this an insurance policy or an HMO?
- Are there any restrictions on getting care in private facilities at Veterans Affairs expense?
- Will Veterans Affairs pay for care in private facilities?
- What is the coverage for emergency services?
- What if I get sick while on travel?
- If enrolled, can I get dental care?
- Will Veterans Affairs take care of my nursing home needs?
- Will Veterans Affairs provide hearing aids and eyeglasses?
- What kinds of maternity services are available?
- Are there any limits on days of hospital care or outpatient visits Veterans Affairs will provide?
- Are there any plans to further expand Veterans Affair's health care benefits?