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:

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Attention: Processing Clerk (136A1)
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504

You can also bring the form to the Medical Center. The Eligibility Office is located in the Primary Care area, Desk C-7, 1st floor, Teague Tower, Building 163.

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 regarding eligibility, please call the Eligibility Clerk at 254-743-2226.

Questions pertaining to an eligibility or enrollment application please call the Processing Clerk at 254-743-0673.