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A new VA regulation which took effect in June will allow veterans whose income had previously disqualified them from healthcare to take advantage of their VA medical benefits.
The regulation replaces limits imposed in 2003 on veterans who do not have a service-connected disability, or otherwise qualified for care. Veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities and veterans being treated for service-connected disabilities are not affected by the new regulation as they already qualify for healthcare through the VA.
The VA will now enroll veterans whose income exceeds current means-tested thresholds by up to 10 percent. These veterans will now be accepted to "Priority Group 8" under the new relaxed income threshold.
If you applied for VA health care during 2009, and were rejected on the basis of income, your application should be reconsidered automatically by the VA. If you qualify for care, you should be notified.
If you applied for VA health care prior to 2009 and were rejected based on your income, you may now qualify for care, but you will need to reapply for your benefits.
Information about eligibility, as well as an "income and assets calculator" is available on the VA's website.
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