If you’re a veteran, you’ve probably already gotten started on getting your regular benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). However, the big question is whether you knew that you could get women’s health care benefits. As you know, that is an important part of maintaining your health and avoiding living with any diseases. Read on to learn more about these benefits and how to apply for them today.
What Are Women?s Health Care Benefits"
The VA offers various care for female veterans, including long-term care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, gender-specific care, primary care, disease prevention, and continuous and emergency contraception. Basically, that is any health care offered to male veterans, plus gender-specific care and contraception options. You can receive these treatment options at any VA medical center. Who Is Eligible"
The basic qualification is that you must be enrolled in the VA health care system. In this case, you can check your eligibility in your benefits package to see the requirements for this program and if you are eligible. Generally, you have to no longer be in service due to a reason other than dishonorable discharge and a female. Those who were dishonorably discharged will need to visit the Office on Women’s Health to find another location to receive treatment unless you have an exception from the VA.

How Do You Apply"
You will need to contact the Women Veterans Progr...