United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital Eligibility

All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital             Attn: Enrollment
800 Hospital Drive
Columbia, Missouri  65201

You can also bring the form to the Medical Center. The Eligibility Office is located on the 1st floor of the Ambulatory Care building.

Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items —

  • a copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
  • a copy of your DD214, 'Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge'
  • (Purple Heart recipients only) a copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214

Your enrollment may be based on financial considerations. Use the Financial Calculator to see if your income affects your qualification for health benefits.

To speak to someone in our eligibility office, please call 573-814-6000, extension 53071.


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