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 NY Harbor Healthcare System
St. Albans Community Living Center
Business Office - Eligibility
179-00 Linden Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11425

You can also bring the form to the St. Albans Community Living Center. The Eligibility Office is located on the ground floor of the main building.

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. If you don't have a copy of your DD214 form, visit the eVetRecs web site to request copies of your military personnel records.
• (Purple Heart recipients only) a copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214

To speak to someone in our eligibility office, please call 718-526-1000.