All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Admission Area - Eligibility
10 Casia Street
San Juan, PR 00921

However we suggest you to bring the form to the Medical Center to speed up the process. The Eligibility Office is located on the main lobby emergency area of the San Juan Medical Center.

Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items —

• a copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
• a copy of your DD214, 'Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge'
• (Purple Heart recipients only) a copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214

You can speak with our eligibility office by calling at (787) 641-7582 ext 31158 Mr. Angel Maldonado  (or 1-800-449-8729).