It’s easier than ever for Veterans to apply for and receive medical debt relief. If you are concerned about your medical copayment debt and want to seek relief, you can now apply online at VA’s new online debt access page: https://www.va.gov/manage-va-debt/.

VA has simplified and streamlined the application process to allow Veterans better access to the help they might need. Simply click the link, log into your VA.gov account, and follow the application instructions.

There, you can also:

  • Check the amount and status of your VA debt related to VA disability compensation, non-service-connected pension, or education benefits;
  • Check the amount and status of copay bills at each VA health facility where you receive care;
  • Find out how to make payments or request help;
  • Download billing statements, debt notices, and collection letters.

Objective income threshold criteria are used for the processing and consideration of debt relief, and supplemental documents to support requests are no longer recommended for submission of applications. Application can still be made in a facility revenue office or by calling the Health Resource Center.

Information on these programs can be found online, in VA medical center facility revenue offices and via phone:

Remember, patient statements are mailed monthly or can be viewed online:  https://eauth.va.gov/accessva/ or https://www.va.gov/manage-va-debt/.

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  1. Edward H. Hoffman III October 12, 2022 at 00:59

    I enlisted in 1972, in the Navy ‘s 2x 6 reserve program. I served about 3 years active duty and completed my 6 year obligation in the active reserve going to monthly drills and 2 weeks of active duty each year. I received a honorable discharge. I was told that I was guaranteed free Health Care the rest of my life buy the recruiter, he even gave me a pamphlet from the US government listing all the benefits of joining the armed service. It listed “Free Health Care the Rest of your life provided by the VA” “Educational Benefits provided by the VA” “Low interest loans to buy a home provided by the VA” to mention a few.
    SO WHY AM I CHARGED FOR THE HEALTH CARE I WAS PROMISED BY THE US GOVEMENT TO BE FREE THE REST OF MY LIFE ????????????????????
    Respectfully submitted,
    Ed Hoffman

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