Veterans reminded of health care special enrollment period

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough reminds veterans that from now until September 30, 2023, veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001, and October 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care – without first applying for VA benefits.

Veterans can apply online or in person at their local VA facility until 11:59 p.m. local time on September 30, 2023.

Click here to check eligibility requirements.

Click here for Post 9/11 enrollment for VA Health Care.