Form 10-10EZ Application for Health Benefits

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
APPLICATION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
Please Read Before You Start . . . What is VA Form 10-10EZ used for?
For Veterans to apply for enrollment in the VA health care system, or dental benefits. The information provided on this form
will be used by VA to determine your eligibility for medical benefits and on average will take 45 minutes to complete. This
includes the time it will take to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form.

Where can I get help filling out the form and if I have questions?
You may use ANY of the following to request assistance:
• Ask VA to help you fill out the form by calling us at 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
• Access VA's website at http://www.va.gov and select "Contact the VA."
• Contact the Enrollment Coordinator at your local VA health care facility.
• Contact a National or State Veterans Service Organization.

Definitions of terms used on this form
SERVICE-CONNECTED (SC): A VA determination that an illness or injury was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, in the
active military, naval or air service.
NONCOMPENSABLE: A VA determination that a service-connected disability is not severe enough to warrant monetary
compensation.
COMPENSABLE: A VA determination that a service-connected disability is severe enough to warrant monetary compensation.
NONSERVICE-CONNECTED (NSC): A Veteran who does not have a VA determined service-related condition.

Getting Started:
ALL VETERANS MUST COMPLETE SECTIONS I - IV.
Directions for Sections I - IV:
Section I - General Information: Answer all questions. Note: Veterans determined by a VA clinician to be Catastrophically

Disabled are enrolled in Priority Group 4, unless eligible for a higher Priority Group, and are exempt from inpatient, outpatient
and prescription copays. However, these Veterans may still be subject to copayments for extended care (long-term) services.
Section II - Insurance Information: Include information for all health insurance companies that cover you, this includes
coverage provided through a spouse or significant other. Bring your insurance cards, Medicare and/or Medicaid card with you to
each health care appointment.
Section III - Employment Information: If you are employed or retired, answer all questions.
Section IV - Military Service Information: If you are not currently receiving benefits from VA, you may attach a copy of
your discharge or separation papers from the military (such as DD-214 or, for WWII Veterans, a "WD" Form), with your signed
application to expedite processing of your application. If you are currently receiving benefits from VA, we will cross-reference
your information with VA data.

Directions for Sections V - IX:
Section V - Financial Disclosure: ONLY NSC and 0% NONCOMPENSABLE SERVICE-CONNECTED
VETERANS WHO ARE NOT:
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a former Prisoner of War or;
in receipt of a Purple Heart or;
a recently discharged Combat Veteran or;
discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty or;
receiving VA service-connected disability compensation or;
receiving VA pension or;
in receipt of Medicaid benefits or;
determined by VA to be Catastrophically Disabled

MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND COPAY RESPONSIBILITY FOR VA
health care enrollment and/or care or services. Failure to provide financial information, if required to do so, may result
in denial of VA health care enrollment.

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Complete only the sections that apply to you and sign and date the form.

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Section VI - Dependent Information: Your spouse and dependent social security number(s) are required so we can verify their
financial and insurance information through a computer-matching program.

Section VII - Previous Calendar Year Gross Annual Income of Veteran, Spouse and Dependent Children: Answer
applicable questions

Section VIII - Previous Calendar Year Deductible Expenses: Answer applicable questions
Section IX - Previous Calendar Year Net Worth: Answer applicable questions
NOTE: All other Veterans may wish to provide this financial assessment to determine, as applicable, their eligibility for cost-free
medication for their NSC conditions, beneficiary travel eligibility and/or waiver of the beneficiary travel deductible requirement.

Additional Information for Completing your application ...
Answer all questions in the appropriate sections. If you need more space to answer a question, attach a sheet of paper to the form
containing your name and Social Security Number. If you need more room to respond to a question, write "Continuation of Item"
and write the section and question number.

Section II - Insurance Information.
Include information for all health insurance policies that cover you, this includes coverage that is provided through a spouse or
significant other. If you have more than one health insurer, provide this information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the
application. If you have access to a copier, attach a copy of your insurance cards, Medicare card and/or Medicaid card (Medicaid
is a federal/state health insurance program for certain low-income people). Bring these cards with you to each health care
appointment.

Section IV - Military Service Information.
If you are not currently receiving benefits from VA, you may attach a copy of your discharge or separation papers from the
military (such as DD-214 or, for WWII veterans, a "WD" Form), with your signed application to expedite processing of your
application.
If you indicate that you received a Purple Heart Medal, we will check our records for confirmation of your status. If we are
unable to confirm your Purple Heart status, we will ask you to provide VA a copy of your DD-214 or other military service
records or orders indicating your award. To reduce processing time, you may submit a copy of this documentation with your
application.

Section V - Financial Disclosure.
You are not required to disclose your financial information; however, VA is not currently enrolling new applicants who decline
to provide their financial information unless they have other qualifying eligibility factors. If a financial assessment is not used to
determine your priority for enrollment you may choose not to disclose your information and agree to make co-payments for
treatment of your NSC conditions. If a financial assessment is used to determine your eligibility for cost-free medication, travel
assistance or waiver of deductible, and you do not disclose your financial information, you may not be eligible for these benefits.

Section VI - Dependent Information - Include the following:
• Your spouse even if you did not live together, as long as you contributed support last calendar year.
• Your biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren who are unmarried and under the age of 18, or at least 18 but

under 23 and attending high school, college or vocational school (full or part-time), or became permanently unable to support
themselves before age 18.
• Child support contributions. Contributions can include tuition or clothing payments or payments of medical bills.

Section VII - Previous Calendar Year Gross Annual Income of Veteran, Spouse and Dependent Children.
Report:
• Gross annual income from employment, except for income from your farm, ranch, property or business. Include your wages,

bonuses, tips, severance pay and other accrued benefits and your child's income information if it could have been used to pay
your household expenses.
• Net income from your farm, ranch, property, or business.
• Other income amounts, including retirement and pension income, Social Security Retirement and Social Security Disability
income, compensation benefits such as VA disability, unemployment, Workers and black lung, cash gifts, interest and
dividends, including tax exempt earnings and distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) or annuities.

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Do Not Report:
Donations from public or private relief, welfare or charitable organizations; Supplemental Security Income (SSI)and need-based
payments from a government agency; profit from the occasional sale of property; income tax refunds, reinvested interest on
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); scholarships and grants for school attendance; disaster relief payment; reimbursement for
casualty loss; loans; Radiation Compensation Exposure Act payments; Agent Orange settlement payments; Alaska Native Claims
Settlement Acts Income, payments to foster parent; amounts in joint accounts in banks and similar institutions acquired by reason
of death of the other joint owner; Japanese ancestry restitution under Public Law 100-383; cash surrender value of life insurance;
lump-sum proceeds of life insurance policy on a Veteran; and payments received under the Medicare transitional assistance
program.

Section VIII - Previous Calendar Year Deductible Expenses.

Report non-reimbursed medical expenses paid by you or your spouse. Include expenses for medical and dental care, drugs,
eyeglasses, Medicare, medical insurance premiums and other health care expenses paid by you for dependents and persons for
whom you have a legal or moral obligation to support. Do not list expenses if you expect to receive reimbursement from insurance
or other sources. Report expenses of last illness and burial expenses, e.g., prepaid burial, paid by the veteran for spouse or
dependent(s).

Section IX - Previous Calendar Net Worth.

Your net worth is the market value of all the interest and rights you have in any kind of property. However net worth does not
include your single-family residence and a reasonable lot area surrounding it. It also does not include the personal things you use
every day like your vehicle, clothing and furniture.

Submitting your application.
1. Read Section X, Paperwork Reduction and Privacy Act Information , Section XI Consent to Copays and Section XII, Assignment
of Benefits.
2. In Section XII, you or an individual to whom you have delegated your Power of Attorney must sign and date the form. If you
sign with an "X", 2 people you know must witness you as you sign. They must sign the form and print their names. If the form is
not signed and dated appropriately, VA will return it for you to complete.
3. Attach any continuation sheets, a copy of supporting materials and your Power of Attorney documents to your application.

Where do I send my application?

Mail the original application and supporting materials to your local VA health care facility. You can find the address by calling
VA at 1-877-222-VETS (8387), or on the Internet at http://www.va.gov.

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APPLICATION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Federal law provides criminal penalties, including a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years, for concealing a material fact
or making a materially false statement. (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
1. VETERAN'S NAME (Last, First, Middle Name)

2. OTHER NAMES USED

3. MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME

4. GENDER
MALE

5. ARE YOU SPANISH, HISPANIC, OR LATINO?
YES

6. WHAT IS YOUR RACE? (You may check more than one.) (Information is required for statistical purposes only.)

NO

7. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

FEMALE

AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

ASIAN

NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER

WHITE

9. DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yyyy)

8. VA CLAIM NUMBER

9A. PLACE OF BIRTH (City and State)

10. RELIGION

11. PERMANENT ADDRESS (Street)

11A. CITY

11B. STATE

11E. HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

11D. COUNTY

11G. CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

11C. ZIP CODE

11F. E-MAIL ADDRESS

12. TYPE OF BENEFIT(S) APPLYING FOR (You may check more than one)
ENROLLMENT/HEALTH SERVICES
DENTAL

13. WHICH VA MEDICAL CENTER OR OUTPATIENT CLINIC DO YOU PREFER?
(for listing of facilities visit www.va.gov/directory)

14. DO YOU WANT AN APPOINTMENT WITH A VA DOCTOR OR PROVIDER AS SOON
AS ONE BECOMES AVAILABLE?
YES

15. CURRENT MARITAL STATUS (Check one)

MARRIED

NO

NEVER MARRIED

I am only enrolling in case I need care in the future.
SEPARATED

WIDOWED

DIVORCED

UNKNOWN

16A. NEXT OF KIN'S HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. NAME, ADDRESS AND RELATIONSHIP OF NEXT OF KIN

16B. NEXT OF KIN'S WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

17A. EMERGENCY CONTACT'S HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER

17. NAME, ADDRESS AND RELATIONSHIP OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (if different than 16)

(Include area code)

17B. EMERGENCY CONTACT'S WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER

(Include area code)

SECTION II - INSURANCE INFORMATION (Use a separate sheet for additional information)
1. ENTER HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (include coverage through spouse or other person)

2. NAME OF POLICY HOLDER

3. POLICY NUMBER

4. GROUP CODE

5. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID?
YES

6 ARE YOU ENROLLED IN MEDICARE HOSPITAL INSURANCE PART A?

YES

NO

YES

NO

7. ARE YOU ENROLLED IN MEDICARE HOSPITAL INSURANCE PART B?
8. NAME EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR MEDICARE CARD

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5A. EFFECTIVE DATE

(mm/dd/yyyy)

NO

6A. EFFECTIVE DATE

(mm/dd/yyyy)

7A. EFFECTIVE DATE

(mm/dd/yyyy)

9. MEDICARE CLAIM NUMBER

PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE NOT TO BE USED

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

SECTION III - EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
1. VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS
(Check one)
FULL TIME

If employed or retired,
complete item 1A

1A. COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
NOT EMPLOYED

PART TIME

RETIRED

Date of retirement
(mm/dd/yyyy)

2. SPOUSE'S EMPLOYMENT
STATUS (Check one)

If employed or retired,
complete item 2A

2A. COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
FULL TIME

NOT EMPLOYED

PART TIME

RETIRED

Date of retirement
(mm/dd/yyyy)

SECTION IV - MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION
1. LAST BRANCH OF SERVICE

1A. LAST ENTRY DATE

2. CHECK YES OR NO

YES

1B. LAST DISCHARGE DATE

1C. DISCHARGE TYPE

1D. MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER

NO

YES

A. ARE YOU A PURPLE HEART AWARD RECIPIENT?

E. DID YOU SERVE IN SW ASIA DURING THE GULF WAR BETWEEN
AUGUST 2, 1990 AND NOVEMBER 11, 1998?

B. ARE YOU A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR?

F. DID YOU SERVE IN VIETNAM BETWEEN JANUARY 9, 1962 AND
MAY 7, 1975?

C. DID YOU SERVE IN COMBAT AFTER 11/11/1998?

G. WERE YOU EXPOSED TO RADIATION WHILE IN THE MILITARY?

D. WAS YOUR DISCHARGE FROM MILITARY FOR A DISABILITY INCURRED
OR AGGRAVATED IN THE LINE OF DUTY?

H. DID YOU RECEIVE NOSE AND THROAT RADIUM TREATMENTS
WHILE IN THE MILITARY?

D1. ARE YOU RECEIVING DISABILITY RETIREMENT PAY INSTEAD OF
VA COMPENSATION?

I. DO YOU HAVE A SPINAL CORD INJURY?

NO

SECTION V - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Disclosure allows VA to accurately determine whether certain Veterans will be charged copays for care and medications, their
eligibility for other services and enrollment priority. Veterans are not required to disclose their financial information; however, VA is
not currently enrolling new applicants who decline to provide their financial information unless they have other qualifying eligibility
factors. Recent Combat Veterans are eligible for enrollment without disclosing their financial information but like other
Veterans may provide it to establish their eligibility for travel assistance, cost-free medication and/or medical care for services
unrelated to military experience.
No, I do not wish to provide financial information in Sections VI through IX. I understand that VA is not enrolling new
applicants who do not provide this information and who do not have other qualifying eligibility factors [i.e., a former Prisoner of
War; in receipt of a Purple Heart; a recently discharged Combat Veteran (e.g., OEF/OIF/OND who were discharged within the
past 5 years); discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty; receiving VA service-connected disability
compensation; receiving VA pension; or in receipt of Medicaid benefits.] Sign and date the form in Section XII.
Yes, I will provide my household financial information for last calendar year. Complete applicable sections VI through IX.
Sign and date the form in Section XII.
SECTION VI - DEPENDENT INFORMATION (Use a separate sheet for additional dependents)

1. SPOUSE'S NAME (Last, First, Middle Name)

2. CHILD'S NAME (Last, First, Middle Name)

1A. SPOUSE'S MAIDEN NAME OR OTHER NAMES USED

2A. CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP TO YOU (Check one)

1B. SPOUSE'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2B. CHILD'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Son

1C. SPOUSE'S DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yyyy)

1D. DATE OF MARRIAGE (mm/dd/yyyy)

1E. SPOUSE'S ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (Street, City, State, ZIP - if different

from Veteran's)

Daughter

Stepson

Stepdaughter

2C. DATE CHILD BECAME YOUR DEPENDENT

(mm/dd/yyyy)

2D. CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yyyy)

2E. WAS CHILD PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED BEFORE THE AGE OF 18?
YES

NO

2F. IF CHILD IS BETWEEN 18 AND 23 YEARS OF AGE, DID CHILD ATTEND SCHOOL LAST
CALENDAR YEAR?
YES
NO
3. IF YOUR SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT CHILD DID NOT LIVE WITH YOU LAST YEAR, DID
YOU PROVIDE SUPPORT?
YES
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2G. EXPENSES PAID BY YOUR DEPENDENT CHILD FOR COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION OR TRAINING (e.g., tuition, books, materials)

$

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VETERAN'S NAME (Last, First, Middle)

APPLICATION FOR HEALTH BENEFITS, Continued

SECTION VII - PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR GROSS ANNUAL INCOME OF VETERAN, SPOUSE AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN
(Use a separate sheet for additional dependents)
VETERAN

SPOUSE

CHILD 1

1. GROSS ANNUAL INCOME FROM EMPLOYMENT (wages, bonuses, tips, etc.)
EXCLUDING INCOME FROM YOUR FARM, RANCH, PROPERTY OR BUSINESS

$

$

$

2. NET INCOME FROM YOUR FARM, RANCH, PROPERTY OR BUSINESS

$

$

$

3. LIST OTHER INCOME AMOUNTS (eg., Social Security, compensation, pension
interest, dividends). EXCLUDING WELFARE.

$

$

$

SECTION VIII - PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES
1. TOTAL NON-REIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSES PAID BY YOU OR YOUR SPOUSE (e.g., payments for doctors, dentists, medications, Medicare, health

$

2. AMOUNT YOU PAID LAST CALENDAR YEAR FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL EXPENSES (INCLUDING PREPAID BURIAL EXPENSES) FOR YOUR DECEASED
SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT CHILD (Also enter spouse or child's information in Section VI.)

$

3. AMOUNT YOU PAID LAST CALENDAR YEAR FOR YOUR COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES (e.g., tuition, books, fees, materials) DO

$

insurance, hospital and nursing home) VA will calculate a deductible and the net medical expenses you may claim.

NOT LIST YOUR DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.

SECTION IX - PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR NET WORTH (Use a separate sheet for additional dependents)
VETERAN
1. CASH AMOUNT IN BANK ACCOUNTS (e.g., checking, savings accounts, certificates of
deposit, individual retirement accounts, stocks and bonds)

SPOUSE

CHILD 1

$

$

$

2. MARKET VALUE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS MINUS MORTGAGES AND LIENS. (e.g.,
second home and non-incoming producing property. Do not count your primary home.)

$

$

$

3. VALUE OF OTHER PROPERTY OR ASSETS (e.g., art, rare coins, collectables) MINUS
THE AMOUNT YOU OWE ON THESE ITEMS. INCLUDE VALUE OF FARM, RANCH OR
BUSINESS ASSETS. Exclude household effects and family vehicles.

$

$

$

SECTION X - PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires us to notify you that this information collection is in accordance with the
clearance requirements of Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We may not conduct or sponsor, and
you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB number. We anticipate that
the time expended by all individuals who must complete this form will average 45 minutes. This includes the time it will
take to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form.
Privacy Act Information: VA is asking you to provide the information on this form under 38 U.S.C. Sections 1705,1710, 1712, and
1722 in order for VA to determine your eligibility for medical benefits. Information you supply may beverified through a computermatching program. VA may disclose the information that you put on the form as permitted by law. VA may make a "routine use"
disclosure of the information as outlined in the Privacy Act systems of records notices and in accordance with the VHA Notice of
Privacy Practices. Providing the requested information is voluntary, but if any or all of the requested information is not provided, it
may delay or result in denial of your request for health care benefits. Failure to furnish the information will not have any effect on
any other benefits to which you may be entitled. If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to administer your
VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records,
and for other purposes authorized or required by law.
SECTION XI - CONSENT TO COPAYS

By signing this application you are agreeing to pay the applicable VA copays for treatment or services of your NSC conditions as
required by law.
SECTION XII - ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS

I understand that pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Section 1729 and 42 U.S.C. 2651, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is authorized to
recover or collect from my health plan (HP) or any other legally responsible third party for the reasonable charges of nonserviceconnected VA medical care or services furnished or provided to me. I hereby authorize payment directly to VA from any HP under
which I am covered (including coverage provided under my spouse's HP) that is responsible for payment of the charges for my medical
care, including benefits otherwise payable to me or my spouse. Furthermore, I hereby assign to the VA any claim I may have against any
person or entity who is or may be legally responsible for the payment of the cost of medical services provided to me by the VA. I
understand that this assignment shall not limit or prejudice my right to recover for my own benefit any amount in excess of the cost of
medical services provided to me by the VA or any other amount to which I may be entitled. I hereby appoint the Attorney General of the
United States and the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs and their designees as my Attorneys-in-fact to take all necessary and appropriate
actions in order to recover and receive all or part of the amount herein assigned. I hereby authorize the VA to disclose, to my attorney
and to any third party or administrative agency who may be responsible for payment of the cost of medical services provided to me,
information from my medical records as necessary to verify my claim. Further, I hereby authorize any such third party or administrative
agency to disclose to the VA any information regarding my claim.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SIGN AND DATE THIS FORM. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS WHICH DEFINE WHO CAN SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE VETERAN.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

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