VA is now exempting eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits received on or after January 5, 2022.
Veterans seeking the copayment exemption should apply by submitting copies of VA Form 10-334 and official Tribal documentation.
The copayment exemption:
• Retroactively reimburses eligible American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits received on or after January 5, 2022.
• Exempts eligible Native Veterans from future copayments for health care and all urgent care visits.
• Honors treaties with sovereign nations, provides more health care options, and continues VA’s efforts to strengthen and build trust.
The copayment exemption aims to address health care access and health care disparities experienced by Native Veterans by eliminating copayment requirements so that Veterans are more likely to utilize the benefits they have earned.
We are engaging all our VA partners, including Tribal, federal, state and local communities, to ensure that all American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans are aware of the copayment exemption and have the information needed to apply.
To learn more, visit www.va.gov/health-care/copay-rates or call 1-800-MyVA411.
