Veterans Health Information Clearing House

Veterans Health Information Clearing House

The Veterans Health Information Clearing House provides a list of resources for veterans and their families seeking health care information. The Clearing House also provides resources for health care providers. This Clearing House provides links and phone numbers for a wide variety of federal, state and other health care resources that may be of assistance to veterans and providers seeking information on illnesses that may be service connected and facilities that may be able to provide health care services. There are also resources listed that can assist veterans seeking information about their eligibility for veterans' benefits.


Key Contact Points

For information on possible health care treatment and benefits information and applications, contact the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs toll-free hotline at:
1-888-VETS NYS (1-888-838-7697)
http://www.veterans.state.ny.us/

You can also find out if you are eligible for benefits, how to apply, and what it will cost by calling the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Service Center toll-free at:
1-877-222-VETS (1-888-222-8387)
http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/

The general toll-free number for the Department of Veterans Affairs can provide you with a wide array of information. You can verify the status of disability or survivors' benefits payments. You can check on benefits for which you may be eligible including home loans, life insurance, education and health care. There is also information on establishing a direct deposit account, directions to VA regional offices and the ability to access a VA benefits counselor. Call:
1-800-827-1000
http://www.va.gov

The 17-minute video, "Serving Those Who Served", was produced by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in collaboration with the state Division of Veteran's Affairs, the state Department of Labor, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Network Upstate New York, NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network, and Veterans Benefits Administration. The video includes an overview of just some of the benefits including health care, service and non-service connected disability compensation, educational support, and employment assistance, available through various state and federal programs. Veterans will also learn how and where they can receive free assistance in obtaining these benefits.
http://www.trainingspace.org/materials/Veterans/serving.wvx

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