VA Health Care
The VA provides health care benefits to eligible Veterans who meet basic service and discharge requirements even if they do not have a VA disability rating. This includes all Veterans who served in the Vietname War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after September 11th.
(877) 222-8387
Veteran Health Identification Card
Available at the Anchorage VA Clinic
The Veteran Health Identification Card is issued only to Veterans who are enrolled in the federal VA Health Care system and is used for identification and check-in at a VA-approved facility for appointments. It cannot be used as an insurance card, nor it does authorize or pay for care in non-VA-approved facilities. For more information about becoming a patient in the Alaska VA health Care System.
VA Healthcare Services
You can manage your health information, appointments, prescriptions, labs, blood tests, and even exchanging messages with your health care team online. My HealtheVet is an online personal health record and helps you gain a better understanding of your health status. You can explore a variety of ways to monitor and improve your health, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To get the most out of My HealtheVet, Veterans are urged to visit their local federal VA health care facilities to get and upgraded account, known as In-Person Authentication.
A new replacement program for the Choice program provides Veterans a greater choice over their health care by using VA facilities or community care providers. There are a variety of improvements under the VA Mission Act of 2018 that makes community care work better for Veterans, including streamlined eligibility criteria, single community care program, better customer service, and a new urgent care benefit.
For more information or questions
(907) 257-4700
Toll Free: (888) 353-7574
Patient Aligned Care Team call center: (907) 257-5460 ext. 5490
VA toll free (800) 827-1000
Veterans are eligible for emergency care at non-VA facilities under certain circumstances. The 2010 Veterans Emergency Care Protective Act enables the federal VA to reimburse veterans, enrolled in federal VA health care, for the cost of emergency treatment. If non-VA emergency care is received, notification to the nearest federal VA health care facility must be made within 72 hours of hospitalization. Federal VA payment is limited up to the point that the Veteran's condition is stable for transportation to a VA approved facility.
Call: (907) 257-4700
Toll Free: (888) 353-7574
Patient Aligned Care Team Call Center: (907) 257-5460 ext. 5490
Comprehensive health services are available to women Veterans including primary care, specialty care, mental health care, and reproductive health care services. The federal VA provides management of acute and chronic illnesses, preventative care, contraceptive services, menopause management, cancer screenings including pap smears and mammograms, and gynecology. Maternity care is covered in the medical benefits package to include care for newborn children of women Veterans for up to seven days after birth. Women Veterans program managers are available at the federal VA facilities to help Veterans seeking treatment and benefits.
Alaska's VA Women Program manager Contact information
(907) 257-4737
Toll free (888) 353-7574 ext. 4737
The tribal reimbursement program provides a means or tribal health facilities to receive reimbursement for the federal VA for direct care and services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native eligible Veterans, as well as all Veterans who live in and around tribal facilities in Alaska. If you have questions about this service contact the Patient Aligned Care Team.
(907) 257-5460 ext. 5490
The Foreign Medical Program is a VA health care benefits programs for U.S. Veterans with VA-rated, service-connected condition(s) who are living or traveling abroad.
Call: (833) 930-0816 TTY:711
Asking for help isn't always easy – especially if you're not exactly sure what kind of support would be the best fit for your needs. Learn more about how VA's trained professionals can help you find the services and support that are right for you and the Veteran you care for.
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Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a health benefits program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible spouses and dependents.
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Veterans may have been exposed to a range of chemical, physical, and environmental hazards during military service. You may qualify for special medical services and health benefits.
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The mission of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service is to provide comprehensive support to optimize health and independence of the veteran. Our vision is to be the premier source of prosthetic and orthotic services, sensory aids, medical equipment, and support services for veterans.
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Provides a 24 hour confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as families members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service.
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Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community.
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Services for Seniors
The State of Alaska, and the Federal VA have healthcare, living assistance, and housing services for senior Veterans and their families. These services have age requirements, and some have additional disability and income requirements. For more information on the individual requirements of each service please follow the links listed with the service.
Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home
Care at our Veterans Pioneers Home is an earned benefit available to Honorably Discharged Veterans. Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home provides elder Alaskans a home and community that celebrates life.
In 2004, the Alaska legislature approved development of the state's first Veterans home. After extensive remodeling and upgrades to meet federal VA requirements, the facility was renamed the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home, the home strives to assist older Alaskans to have the highest quality of life by providing assisted living in a safe home setting that promotes independence, positive relationships, meaningful activities, as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Qualifying Veterans are eligible for a per diem from the federal VA to offset costs of their care. For more information on how to qualify the federal VA benefits, call the home's Veteran's liaison at 1 (800) 355-3117 or (907) 745-4241.
The home may provide the following services, depending on health status and need:
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- Private or semi-private rooms
- Opportunities for recreation
- Meals and housekeeping services
- Emergency assistance
- Physical activities
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Nursing assessment and intermittent health services dependent upon level of care
- Payment assistance for those who qualify
- Pharmacy services
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VA Resources for Geriatrics and Extended Care
The VA has a variety of resources for senior Veterans and their families. These home and community-based services have different eligibility requirements. A list of the services the VA provides is listed below.
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- Homemaker & Home Health Aide Care
- Skilled Home Health Care
- Home Based Primary Care
- Veteran-Directed Care
- Adult Day Health Care
- Respite Care
- Telehealth
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
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