Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (VBEP) - Making Sure Veterans Get the Benefits They Deserve

The Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (VBEP) is a collaboration between the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Health Care Authority (HCA). The goal of this program is to help veterans and their families, who are already enrolled in Medicaid, find and apply for Federal VA benefits they may qualify for. The program works on a referral-based system from HCA to WDVA.

How It Works:

• HCA sends a referral: If you're approved for Medicaid, HCA will refer you to the WDVA for help with VA benefits.
• Eligibility Assessment: A WDVA Veteran Benefit Specialist will review your situation to help you apply for VA benefits. If you're not eligible, you’ll receive a letter explaining why.
• Next Steps: If there’s anything unclear about your eligibility, we’ll contact you.

Eligibility:

• If Eligible: You’ll work with a WDVA specialist to complete your VA benefits application.
• If Not Eligible: You will get a letter that explains why, along with the results of your assessment.
• Important: Keep any documents you receive for your records, even if you don’t qualify.

Need More Help or Information?

If you have received a letter or need more information, use the contact details included in the letter or business card that was sent with your packet. You can also reach out to us directly at 1-800-562-2308 and ask to speak to the WDVA HCA Coordinator.

This process is required by Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 182-503-0100.