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Priority Groups
Unfortunately, the Veterans Health Administration does not have enough resources to provide care to all veterans who need it. To address this issue, the VA has created eight priority groups for enrollment.
When you apply, the VA will assign you to a priority group. In some cases, you may be asked to agree to pay co-pays in order to be placed in a priority group. If you are eligible for more than one priority group, you’ll be put in the group that has higher priority.
How Priority is Determined
To determine which group you may belong to, see the VA's description of priority groups. If you have a service-connected injury or illness' your priority group will be determined by your disability rating. Former POWs and recipients of certain military honors are also given special priority. In addition, VA groups grants priority based on other factors, including financial need.
If you are not receiving disability compensation or pension, you will probably have to provide financial information to the VA to show that your income does not exceed the VA annual income threshold. Use the VA financial calculator to see if you qualify.
As resources increases, members of more priority groups are enrolled, and as resources decrease, members of fewer groups are enrolled. It all depends on the annual funding provided by Congress.
Priority Groups
Unfortunately, the Veterans Health Administration does not have enough resources to provide care to all veterans who need it. To address this issue, the VA has created eight priority groups for enrollment.
When you apply, the VA will assign you to a priority group. In some cases, you may be asked to agree to pay co-pays in order to be placed in a priority group. If you are eligible for more than one priority group, you’ll be put in the group that has higher priority.
How Priority is Determined
To determine which group you may belong to, see the VA's description of priority groups. If you have a service-connected injury or illness' your priority group will be determined by your disability rating. Former POWs and recipients of certain military honors are also given special priority. In addition, VA groups grants priority based on other factors, including financial need.
If you are not receiving disability compensation or pension, you will probably have to provide financial information to the VA to show that your income does not exceed the VA annual income threshold. Use the VA financial calculator to see if you qualify.
As resources increases, members of more priority groups are enrolled, and as resources decrease, members of fewer groups are enrolled. It all depends on the annual funding provided by Congress.