VA offers disaster relief resources for VA debts

Tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes can be incredibly disruptive events. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has resources available to ensure natural disasters do not make the already challenging situation of owing a VA debt that much worse. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to repay your VA debt because of a natural disaster, relief options are available.

Temporary suspensions

For suspension of benefit debt, Veterans and beneficiaries can contact the VA Debt Management Center via ‘Ask VA’ at www.ask.va.gov (select Veterans Affairs-Debt as the category) or call 800-827-0648.

If you need to suspend medical care and pharmacy copayment debt, Veterans and beneficiaries can contact the Health Resource Center by calling 866-400-1238.

Other debt relief options

To learn more about other debt relief options such as waivers and repayment plans, Veterans can visit the Manage VA Debt web page at www.va.gov/manage-va-debt.

For more information on debt relief options for VA Benefit debt, Veterans and beneficiaries can contact the VA Debt Management Center via Ask VA at www.ask.va.gov (select Veterans Affairs-Debt as the category) or call 800-827-0648.

For more information on debt relief options for medical care and pharmacy copayment debt, Veterans and beneficiaries can contact the Health Resource Center by calling 866-400-1238.

To learn more about disaster assistance resources for Veterans, visit the Disaster Assistance website at www.disasterassistance.gov/information/veterans