Thrive Health Systems Is Proud To Serve Veterans Through The Veterans Choice Program For Care

Veterans may be eligible to receive care through the Veterans' Choice Program based on one or more of the following conditions:
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• The VA cannot provide the services the Veteran needs.
• The VA cannot accommodate an appointment for the Veteran at the nearest VA facility within 30 days of the preferred treatment date.
• The Veteran lives more than 40 miles from the nearest VA facility.
• The veteran has to travel by air, boat, or ferry to get to the nearest VA facility.
• The  Veteran faces an excessive burden in traveling to the nearest VA facility. 

Steps in getting approved for the Veterans' Choice Program:

1. The  Veteran will need to gather information about any other health insurance coverage they may have.
2. The Veteran will call 866-606-8198 to make sure they qualify and to schedule an appointment.
   • The  Veteran will be asked to enter their zip code, and first and last name.
   • The  Veteran will be asked for their address and the name of their preferred non-VA provider. 
   • The VA will check which of the  Veterans ' needs are not able to be accommodated by the VA. 
   • The VA will check to make sure the Veteran is eligible for the program.
3. The VA will reach out to the approved non-VA provider of the  Veterans' choice to schedule their first appointment.

The Veteran may also review eligibility on the VA Website.

Once approved, simply schedule your appointment with Thrive.  

​You served your country, and we're grateful. Now, we look forward to serving you, and helping you get your life back!