All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

VA Medical Center
Business Office - Eligibility
VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, NH  03104

You can also bring the form to the Medical Center. The Eligibility Office is located on the ground floor of the Ambulatory Care building.

Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items —

• a copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
• a copy of your DD214, Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge
• Purple Heart recipients only -- a copy of your award letter if Purple Heart is not noted on your DD214

To speak to someone in our Eligibility Department, please call (800) 892-8384 or (603) 624-4366 ext. 6410.  Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.