Find VA Community Care Near You

For many Veterans, the VA provides effective and appropriate care. However, VA Community Care may be a better option when the VA cannot meet specific needs, such as long wait times, lengthy travel distances, or unavailable services.

Generally, Veterans might qualify for Community Care if primary care is over 30 minutes away, specialty care is more than 60 minutes away, wait times exceed 20-28 days, if it serves the Veteran's best medical interest, or if they reside in a state without a full-service VA hospital.

Often, Veterans and their families get stuck in figuring out how these rules apply to their specific situations. Policies change, the language can be confusing, and it's not always clear which questions are the right ones to ask.

That's where Health.Vet comes in. Created by Veterans, it breaks down the rules into plain language, offering updated information and finding local providers when VA Community Care is the best option for you or someone you care about.