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Eligibility:
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OIF/OEF Benefits extended. For more information click here: OIF/OEF Benefits
Veterans are eligible if they served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Gulf War or in combat against a "hostile" force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998 and have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you are in the National Guard and Reserve component you are eligible as a combat veteran, if you were ordered to active duty by a federal declaration, served the full period of which you were called or ordered to active duty, and have separated from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions.
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This benefit covers all illnesses and injuries, except those clearly unrelated to military service, free of charge for a period of two years from the date of discharge. Co-payments may be charged for treatment of non-combat related conditions (common cold, injuries from accidents that occurred after discharge or disorders that existed before joining the military).
If a veteran did not receive a pre-separation dental exam from the military, then the veteran is eligible to receive a dental exam from the VA within 90 days of their discharge from active duty.
For information on Veterans Benefits and Support check our website.
For more information check our national site at
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To inquire about your health benefits please call our Patient Business Office at 1-888-769-8387, x5915 or you may contact one of our Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Seamless Transition Team Members:
For enrollment and eligibility:
Ophelia Tracey, Primary Point of Contact 562-826-8000, x3895
Once enrolled, to arrange medical care and for assistance:
June Callasan, RN Combat Veteran Nurse Case Manager
Phone: 562-826-8000, x3394
Fax: 562-826-5508
Office location: Bldg 126, 1st floor, Room E -170
Monday-Friday 8am-4: 30pm
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| What to bring? |
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When enrolling you will need to bring your discharge paperwork (DD-214), prior year's income information, dependents dates of birth and social security numbers and any form of private health insurance.
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You can enroll at any of our three Community Based Outpatient Clinics or at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. At Long Beach our enrollment area is located in the east entrance, Bldg 126, 1st floor at the Patient Business Office and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4: 30pm.
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| Is there Online enrollment? |
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Absolutely, you can find the electronic 10-10EZ form at https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/. All you need to do is complete the form, submit the form and print a copy. We will need you to sign the printed copy and mail or fax it to us with a copy of your DD-214.
Mailing address:
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Attn: Patient Business Office/ Enrollment (0404BO)
5901 East 7th street
Long Beach, CA 90822
Fax: (562) 826 - 8134
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Transitions Support Group for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan (Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom). This group meets every Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 2:30pm, Bldg 128, Room A 126 at the VA Long Beach Medical Center.
For more information contact:
Susan Houston, Ph.D, 562-826-8173
Carole Bergant, MSW 562-826-8000, x6787
Rev. Harry Matelski, Mdiv 562-826-5418
Returning Home: Recognizing and Coping with Stress Document
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Operations Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom Poster
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