VA health care

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 Now Vaccinating ALL Veterans, Caregivers, and Spouses

Open to all who served in the U.S. military, not just Veterans enrolled in VA health care. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is now vaccinating all Veterans, their caregivers, spouses, and CHAMPVA beneficiaries under the SAVE LIVES Act. No appointment is necessary, and wait times are minimal. Vaccination times and locations at the Houston VA: Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walk-in Clinic: Bldg. 108A Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drive-thru Clinic: […]