VETERANS HEALTH CARE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Who is considered a Veteran? - ANSWERa veteran is a person who has served in
the:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Coast Guard
- Marines
during time of war or peace
What is the basic eligibility for VA health benefits and services? - ANSWERif yo
userved in the active military service and were separated under any condition other
than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits
What are the minimum duty requirements? - ANSWER- most Veterans who enlisted
After 9/7/1980, or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, must have served 24
continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty
- may not apply to Veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or
aggravated in the line of duty, for a hardship or "early out," or those who served prior
to 9/7/1980
What is the VA insuring for? - ANSWER- no veterans should be w/o a place to call
home
- suicide prevention
- caregiver support
- MST
- PTSD
What is TRICARE? - ANSWER- provides benefits for Active Duty personnel,
retirees, reservists, and guard members called to Active Duty, and certain family
members
How do you enroll? - ANSWERto apply, complete VA form 10-10EZ, Application for
Health Benefits, which may be obtained from any VA health care facility or regional
benefits office, online, or by calling
once enrolled, Veterans can receive health care at all VA health care facilities
What is Veterans Choice? - ANSWERallows veterans facing long waits, or who lived
far from VA facilities, to seek reimbursed care from private providers
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Who is considered a Veteran? - ANSWERa veteran is a person who has served in
the:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Coast Guard
- Marines
during time of war or peace
What is the basic eligibility for VA health benefits and services? - ANSWERif yo
userved in the active military service and were separated under any condition other
than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits
What are the minimum duty requirements? - ANSWER- most Veterans who enlisted
After 9/7/1980, or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, must have served 24
continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty
- may not apply to Veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or
aggravated in the line of duty, for a hardship or "early out," or those who served prior
to 9/7/1980
What is the VA insuring for? - ANSWER- no veterans should be w/o a place to call
home
- suicide prevention
- caregiver support
- MST
- PTSD
What is TRICARE? - ANSWER- provides benefits for Active Duty personnel,
retirees, reservists, and guard members called to Active Duty, and certain family
members
How do you enroll? - ANSWERto apply, complete VA form 10-10EZ, Application for
Health Benefits, which may be obtained from any VA health care facility or regional
benefits office, online, or by calling
once enrolled, Veterans can receive health care at all VA health care facilities
What is Veterans Choice? - ANSWERallows veterans facing long waits, or who lived
far from VA facilities, to seek reimbursed care from private providers
