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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

810 Vermont Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20420

Veterans who were discharged or released from active duty after more than 24 months of active service under conditions other than dishonorable; former members of the armed forces, including reserve service members, who served more than 100 days under a combat exclusion or in support of a contingency operation; formers members of the armed forces who were survivors of a physical assault or battery of a sexual nature, or survivors of sexual harassment while serving.
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(877) 222-8387

Voice - Toll-Free | Veterans Health Administration

711

Voice - Other | VA Telecommunications Relay Services

(855) 829-6636

Voice - Toll-Free | Women Veterans Hotline

988

Voice - Other | for Veterans Crisis Line PRESS 1

(800) 698-2411

Voice - Other | MyVA411 Main Information Line

(877) 424-3838

Voice - Toll-Free | Homeless Veterans Helpline 800-4AID-VET

(800) 827-1000

Voice - Toll-Free | Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Hotline

https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-emergency-care-at-non-va-facilities/

In Person at nearest health center; By Telephone to report emergency treatment

Vermont

Description

Provides payment for or reimbursement of emergency suicide care, transportation costs, and follow up care at a VA or non-VA facility for up to 30 days inpatient care and 90 days outpatient care. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit. Veterans should inform the emergency care provider to report emergency treatment to the VA Centralized Emergency Care Reporting Center as soon as possible.

Last Assured

05/12/2025

Providing organization

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is the federal agency for all veterans programs, including Veterans Health Administration (VA Hospitals), Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, Veteran Centers, Grave Site Locator, Regional Facilities, and Congressional Affairs.