California Area OfficeVeterans 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
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.
Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs:
- Benefits:
1-800-827-1000 - Health Care:
1-877-222-VETS (8387) - VA Inspector General:
1-800-488-8244 - Veterans Crisis Line:
988, or
1-800-273-8255 Press 1 - Find a VA Hospital or Clinic near you:
http://www.va.gov/directory/guide/division_flsh.asp?dnum=1 - VA Office of Tribal Government Relations
http://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/resources.asp
Other resources and information about the Veterans Health Administration and Indian Health Service:
IHS/THP/UIO Reimbursement Agreements Program–Information for Providers
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
IHS Dear Tribal Leaders Letter (PDF) - December 2023
The IHS Director writes to announce the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Indian Health Service (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. (PDF)
