Restrictions have ended for many veterans who previously had been shut out of the VA health care system because they do not meet low-income thresholds. Because of a new rule change, so-called "Priority 8" veterans can enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system more easily as of June 15. Income will remain a consideration for priority treatment, with services going to those with fewer assets first. For more information, visit the VA’s health eligibility Web site at http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/ or call (877) 222 8387 (VETS).
