PACT Act

The Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment for Texas Veterans who deployed to Combat Zones

Until 11:59 p.m. local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001, and October 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This special enrollment period gives Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. VA encourages all […]

Houston VA to host PACT Act Week of Action event to inform local Veterans and survivors about new health care and benefits

The PACT Act is the largest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in decades. This Week of Action event is part of VA’s broader efforts to ensure that every eligible Veteran and survivor gets their PACT Act-related health care and benefits. Who:         Houston Area Veterans What: PACT Act Week of Action event, featuring a short speaking program. Local VA staff will be present to help Veterans apply for benefits, complete toxic exposure screenings, and enroll in VA health […]