The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefits and providing services to veterans, their families, and survivors. If you are a veteran and rely on these services, you may have heard news reports about federal proposals that could change some programs.
What’s Happening with Veterans’ Benefits?
The Veterans Health Administration is the country’s largest integrated healthcare system and provides care at almost 1,400 facilities. In Cuyahoga and Geauga counties, there are nearly 70,000 veterans eligible for benefits for themselves and their families.
In addition to healthcare, the benefits include education opportunities, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, and more. While no changes have been made to the benefits, the federal government has proposed eliminating more than 80,000 jobs at the Veterans Health Administration, which could potentially impact the benefits available to veterans.
How United Way of Greater Cleveland Can Help
If you have questions about accessing the benefits and services you need, you don’t have to find the answers by yourself. United Way of Greater Cleveland provides the right help at the right time through our Help2Veterans program and United Way 211.
Help2Veterans connects veterans and their families with essential services, including:
- Housing and utility assistance
- Employment and job training opportunities
- Mental health and counseling services
- Legal aid and family support
- Help navigating VA benefits
- Finding food, housing, or utility assistance
Help Is Just a Call Away
United Way of Greater Cleveland has been a trusted community resource for over a century. We understand that navigating benefits for veterans can be confusing, but we are here to ensure you have the support and guidance you need. If you or someone you know is a veteran and has questions about their benefits or other basic needs, call 2-1-1 or chat online with us at 211oh.org today.
No matter what happens, you are not alone—your peace of mind starts with 2-1-1.
