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U.S. Vets Eligible for Low-Cost Drugs

Wed, 01/03/2001 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants veterans to know about an important prescription drug benefit available from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A 30-day supply of prescription medications costs only $2 through the VA, and disabled or low-income veterans can receive medications for free. To take advantage of this benefit, a veteran must have been honorably discharged from the military, must enroll with the VA, and must be seen by a VA doctor. The VA may charge for a doctor visit, but your insurance may cover this charge (disabled or low-income veterans can visit doctors for free). If you would like to find out more about this and other health benefits through the VA, you can call, toll-free, 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387). For information about military service and Social Security, check out a SSA fact sheet.

>> SSA Fact Sheet

The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants veterans to know about an important prescription drug benefit available from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A 30-day supply of prescription medications costs only $2 through the VA, and disabled or low-income veterans can receive medications for free. To take advantage of this benefit, a veteran must have been honorably discharged from the military, must enroll with the VA, and must be seen by a VA doctor. The VA may charge for a doctor visit, but your insurance may cover this charge (disabled or low-income veterans can visit doctors for free). If you would like to find out more about this and other health benefits through the VA, you can call, toll-free, 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387). For information about military service and Social Security, check out a SSA fact sheet.

>> SSA Fact Sheet