When my fiance and I get married in July am I able to use the VA hospital after this? He was disabled (back problems) We were together the whole time he was in the military and I couldnt us it then but when we get married and I able to us the VA hospital? What about our children? What about me having kids there? Any know or have experience with this? I tried to look it up online but couldnt find anything. Thanks
2007-05-29 07:18:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am a retired vet, and I use the VA facilites all the time. They do not offer services to non vets. So the wife or child of a vet would not be able to use the VA hospital or clinics.
I have had excellent care from our local VA clinic and when I needed health care not available I was sent to a regional hospital and again, I received excellent care. The VA is not the same VA that my grandfather used.
If you are married to a retired military person, you might be able to use the military medical facilities but not the VA.
Check with your local military installation.
2007-05-29 07:25:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 06:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you can but i could be wrong. My ex husband got out on medical discharge and is concidered a veteran and we couldnt use the VA hospital.
It could be different in your situation though.
2007-05-29 07:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only use the VA hospital as a last resort.... it's government run with doctors that have no incentive to care... my boss's dad and my step-grandpa both died because of poor care from VA hospitals in different states
2007-05-29 07:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by pokeskickazzzz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only the servicemember is eligible for care at a VA facility . As a family member you may eligible for healthcare coverage through the Tricare program . Tricare covers eligible healthcare expenses at civilian and military facilities.
2007-05-29 07:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you sure won't be able to use the VA hospital, however if he is over 50% disabled you will be able to pay for TRICARE health at the single rate as his wife. Contact the local TRICARE office near you.
creoledi.. nailed it!
2007-05-29 07:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by Army Retired Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, unless your new husband retired from the military or you also served, I believe the VA hospital will only be for him and not you or your family.
2007-05-29 07:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by upnorthguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is information on eligibility and benefits.
http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/champva/champva.asp
The spouse or child of a veteran who has been rated permanently and totally disabled for a service-connected disability.
2007-05-29 07:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't hold my breath.
The VA hospitals are underfunded, and overburdened with the vast number of soldiers returning with serious injuries, missing limbs, and PTSD.
2007-05-29 07:25:39 · answer #9 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry, only Vets and retirees may use the VA system. dependants are inelgible.
2007-05-29 08:54:56 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋