Dear Veteran,

We’re excited to invite you—and any fellow women Veterans you know—to a special event just for you.

For the first time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is hosting healthcare enrollment events dedicated to women Veterans. Our all-women outreach and enrollment team will be there to answer your questions, walk you through eligibility, and help you get the benefits and care you’ve earned.

There’s good news for many Veterans: The PACT Act has expanded eligibility for VA healthcare. If you were previously denied, or you’re not sure you qualify, now’s the perfect time to check. New benefits include free hearing aids and eyeglasses, lower-cost healthcare, and affordable medication co-pays (some as low as $8, with a monthly cap of $33). Some Veterans may even qualify for care at no cost.

These events are open to all women who served in the military and their families. We’ll have on-site childcare, so you can focus on enrolling and exploring your options. If you’re not sure what to bring, just grab your DD214, last year’s income info, your marriage date (if married), and the birthdates and Social Security numbers for any dependents.

Join us at one of these upcoming events:

Iron Mountain
August 4, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT
YMCA, 800 Crystal Lake Blvd, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Escanaba
August 5, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
YMCA, 2000 N 30th St, Escanaba, MI 49829

If you have questions, please call our Public Affairs Office at 906-774-3300 ext. 32001.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity—and please, forward this invitation to any women Veterans you know who might benefit. Let’s make sure every Veteran gets the care and support she deserves.

With gratitude,
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Team