Veterans Health Administration

"Native Americans stand among America's most distinguished authors, artists, scientists, and political leaders, and in their accomplishments, they have profoundly strengthened the legacy we will leave our children. So, too, have American Indians and Alaska Natives bravely fought to protect this legacy as members of our Armed Forces. As service members, they have shown exceptional valor and heroism on battlefields from the American Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan."

- President Obama, Presidential Proclamation -- National Native American Heritage Month, 2011

For Veterans:

Benefits:

1-800-827-100

Veterans Crisis Line:
988, or
1-800-273-8255 Press 1

Find a VA Hospital or Clinic Near you:

Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs

VA Community Care:

Community Care Home

Health Care:

1-877-222-VETS (8387)

VA Inspector General:

1-800-488-8244

Native American Veterans Experiencing Homelessness:

How to Get Help (PDF)

VA Office of Tribal Government Relations:

Tribal Government Relations - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

For Providers:

IHS Dear Tribal Leaders Letter - December 2023 (PDF)

The IHS Director Tso writes to announce the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the IHS have executed a revised agreement to facilitate reimbursement by the VA to the IHS for health care and related services provided by the IHS to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.

IHS/THP/UIO Reimbursement Agreements Program

Provides for VA reimbursement to Indian Health Services (IHS), Tribal Health Programs (THP) and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) health facilities for services provided to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans

VA and Indian Health Service (IHS)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a wide variety of services to American Indians and Alaska Natives who have served our country in the Armed Forces.

VA IHS/Tribal Health Program/Urban Indian Organization (I/T/U) Reimbursement Agreements Program (Lower 48 States) FACT SHEET (PDF)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) I/T/U Reimbursement Agreements Program (RAP) allows IHS, Tribal Health Programs (THP) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIO) healthcare facilities to receive reimbursement from the VA for healthcare services provided to eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veterans. This includes Purchased Referred Care and Contract Travel reimbursement to IHS and THP facilities.