The Veterans Health Administration provides healthcare to US veterans. Veterans living abroad often need to contact the VA for healthcare enrollment, benefits queries, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and medical records access from overseas.
Dial 1-877-222-8387 (toll-free within the US)
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Have your VA claim number and Social Security Number ready
Use My HealtheVet online for prescriptions, appointments, and messages
The 24/7 hotline can handle urgent healthcare queries
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM US Eastern Time
My HealtheVet: myhealth.va.gov — prescriptions, appointments, secure messaging
VA website: va.gov — benefits, healthcare enrollment, and claims
VA mobile app for appointments and prescriptions
Yes. The VA Health Benefits Hotline at +1 877-222-8387 can be called from abroad. Note that the 877 toll-free number may not work from all international locations — if it does not connect, try calling your specific VA medical center directly.
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VA healthcare is generally limited to the US and its territories. However, the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) covers treatment for service-connected conditions while living abroad. Contact the VA to enroll in FMP and understand your coverage options.
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Have your Social Security Number, VA claim number (if assigned), military service details, and any relevant medical records or prescription information. The VA will verify your identity before discussing your benefits.
Yes. My HealtheVet (myhealth.va.gov) provides online access to prescriptions, appointments, lab results, and secure messaging with your care team. The VA website also offers extensive self-service tools.
United Kingdom
The NHS provides healthcare services across the UK. British expats and travelers often need to contact the NHS for medical advice, prescription queries, GP registration, and accessing health records while abroad.
Australia
Medicare Australia provides universal health insurance to Australian residents. Australian expats often need to contact Medicare for enrollment, Medicare card replacement, benefit claims, and reciprocal healthcare agreement queries while living overseas.
Canada
Health Canada is the federal health department. Canadian expats often need to contact Health Canada for health regulations, drug approvals, and public health information while living abroad.
United Kingdom
NHS 111 provides non-emergency medical help in the UK. British expats visiting the UK or needing UK health advice often need to contact NHS 111 for medical guidance, urgent care referrals, and health information.