VA Health Care - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Lakeside VA Clinic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

211 East Ontario Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611

Hours

Hours may vary by location

Voice

(800) 827-1000

VA Benefits Hotline

Voice

(800) 698-2411

MyVA411 Main Information Line

Voice

711

Application process

Those not yet enrolled in VA health care should apply online, by phone, by mail, or by visiting a local VA healthcare facility. Contact the eligibility office at (312) 569-6177.

Fee

Different factors determine how much veterans have to pay (copays) for health care services. Contact a local VA healthcare facility for additional information.

Eligibility

Eligibility for health care benefits varies for each Veteran. Individuals don't have to be disabled to receive health care services at the VA. There may be additional eligibility criteria for certain types of care, like some fertility services or care related to a service-connected condition. Recipients should work with their VA primary care provider once they are enrolled to access these services.

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

IL

Agency info

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) mission to provide the health, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits earned by Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.