Health for Veterans

Eligibility: Veterans

Important Dates: Ongoing

Description: The CARES Act includes funding for several health programs for veterans. The funding is administered through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The legislation expands coverage for veterans’ telehealth and mental health services, waives certain requirements for enrollments and renewals in health care programs, prevents certain suspensions and dis-enrollments from health care programs, eliminates certain costs and copays for COVID-19 testing, and prioritizes access to veterans in underserved and rural areas, low-income, and at increased risk of suicide and other mental health concerns. Additional information regarding health and other programs for veterans, including local VA contact information, and applications, can be found online at va.gov

Housing for Veterans

Eligibility: Veterans

Important Dates: Ongoing

Description: The CARES Act includes funding for veterans experiencing homelessness. The funding is intended to assist veterans getting treatment and provide support for homeless or at risk of eviction veterans. The funding is administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The following programs are funded: Health Care for Homeless Veterans, Supportive Services for Veterans Families and the Grant and Per Diem program. Additional information regarding about program eligibility, requirements and contact information can be found online at va.gov/homeless/housing.asp