10 Nov VA Health and Benefits App: Now Offering Prescription Refills

November 3, 2026 ~ Managing health care can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re balancing multiple medications. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has added a new feature to make things a little easier. Veterans can now refill prescriptions directly through the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.

What is the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App?

The VA Health and Benefits mobile app is the VA’s official smartphone app. It allows veterans to manage their health care and benefits in one place, using an iOS or Android device.

The app is designed to be simple and user-friendly, offering a centralized way to access important tools and information related to VA services.

What Can You Do in the App?

Veterans can use the app to:

• Manage health care
  • View your VA electronic health record
  • View appointments, medications, and lab results
  • Send secure messages to their VA health care team
• Access benefits information
  • Learn about disability compensation, education benefits, home loans, and more
• Find VA facilities
  • Locate nearby hospitals, clinics, and Vet Centers
• Communicate securely
  • Send and receive messages with their care team

New Feature: Prescription Refills (Rx)

The newest app update allows Veterans to:

• Review prescription history (up to 180 days, including active and inactive prescriptions)
• Sort and filter prescriptions for easier navigation
• View detailed information about each medication
• Request refills for VA-prescribed medications
• Receive updates on refill requests
• Track delivery status of medications

This feature can help reduce the need for phone calls or separate logins, making it easier to stay on top of medications.

How to Access the Rx Refill Feature

• If you already use the app:
  Download and/or update the app to get the latest version to access the new prescription refill feature.
• If you don’t have the app yet:
  You can download the VA Health and Benefits app from your smartphone’s app store.

You can watch these YouTube videos from the VA to learn more about using the app and its useful features.

Prefer Not to Use the App?

You still have options. Veterans can refill prescriptions online through:

• VA.gov
• My HealtheVet

Why This Matters

Easy access to medications is an important part of managing your health. Tools like the VA Health and Benefits app can help simplify that process—especially if you’re dealing with ongoing care after the diagnosis of a chronic or serious medical condition.

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