Tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes can be extremely disruptive, but the VA offers resources to help ensure that natural disasters don’t exacerbate the difficulty of managing VA debt. If you’re facing financial hardship and are unable to repay your VA debt due to a natural disaster, there are relief options available.
Temporary Debt Suspensions
Veterans and beneficiaries who need a suspension of benefit debt can reach out to the VA Debt Management Center through the Ask VA portal at https://ask.va.gov (choose the Veterans Affairs-Debt category) or by calling 800-827-0648.
For suspending medical care and pharmacy copayment debts, contact the Health Resource Center at 866-400-1238.
Additional Debt Relief Options
To explore other debt relief options, such as waivers and repayment plans, Veterans can visit the Manage VA Debt webpage at https://va.gov/manage-va-debt.
For more details on debt relief for VA Benefit debt, Veterans and beneficiaries can contact the VA Debt Management Center via the Ask VA portal at https://ask.va.gov (choose Veterans Affairs-Debt as the category) or by calling 800-827-0648.
For more information on debt relief for medical care and pharmacy copayment debt, contact the Health Resource Center at 866-400-1238.
Check the status of VA Debt online
Veterans can check the status of their VA debt at the Manage VA Debt web page at https://va.gov/manage-va-debt.
Learn more
To learn more about disaster assistance resources for Veterans, visit the Disaster Assistance website.
