U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Health and Benefits mobile app has achieved more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Health and Benefits mobile app has achieved more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021.
The app, which has 1.4 million active users, provides veterans access to a variety of VA health care and benefits information directly from their mobile phones, enabling users to:
· Refill and track VA prescriptions.
· Review appointments.
· Review claims and appeals status.
· Submit evidence for claims and appeals.
· Review VA payment and direct deposit information.
· Locate the closest VA facilities.
· Access the Veterans Crisis Line.
· Show proof of veteran status.
“VA’s Health and Benefits app gives veterans fast and convenient access to a host of important information, from appointments to prescriptions and benefits,” VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Acting Chief Information Officer Eddie Pool said. “We encourage all VA-enrolled veterans to stay connected and informed by downloading the app.”
Learn more about the app and download it.
“The American Legion commends VA’s effort to deploy a mobile app which has resulted in 3 million downloads so far,” said Cole Lyle, director of The American Legion’s Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division. “As the demographic outlook of our nation’s veteran community shifts in the coming years, it is vitally important VA be ahead of the curve to meet veterans where they are. The Legion looks forward to continuing the work with VA to expand digital scheduling options and other improvements to healthcare and benefit access.”
- Veterans Benefits