Anniversary of the VA MISSION Act Means Better Care & Choices
Veterans Community Care Program – Increases Veterans’ Access to Health Care
The MISSION Act strengthens VA’s ability to deliver trusted, easy to access, high quality care at VA facilities, virtually through tele-health, and in your community. That means you get the care and services you need, where and when you need them.
How to Access Care:
Eligible Veterans can use VA health care services nationwide, including through mobile health clinics that serve rural areas and via telehealth (care through a phone or computer). Note: You need to be enrolled in VA health care to use community care benefits. For general MISSION Act health care inquiries, contact VA311 (1-844-698-2311)
Not enrolled in VA health care yet?
To receive care from VA or a community provider, you must be enrolled in VA health care. Apply online, by mail, or in person.
Find VA medical centers or community care providers
Find a VA medical center or approved non-VA medical (called “community care”) providers near you. Get wait times, addresses, and more.
When can you use non-VA providers?
It depends on the situation. Learn about the eligibility criteria for expanded community care, under the MISSION Act.
Learn More About Community Care Eligibility
In addition to increasing access to VA care, the MISSION Act:
- Authorizes VA to develop a plan to expand eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Learn more about benefits for family caregivers
- Strengthens VA’s ability to recruit and retain the best medical providers. Learn about careers with VA.
- Strengthens VA’s ability to align its footprint with the needs of America’s Veterans.