Dear Veteran,

Managing your VA health care just got easier.

VEText is a free service that sends appointment reminders and important health care updates directly to your mobile phone via text message.

What You Get with VEText:

• Appointment Reminders – Receive text notifications with your appointment date, time, and location
• Easy Confirmation & Cancellation – Reply with simple codes to confirm or cancel appointments
• Earlier Appointment Opportunities – Get notified when earlier slots become available
• Pre-Check-In Instructions – Complete check-in from your smartphone before you arrive
• Prescription Tracking – Know when your medications have shipped
• Vaccine Updates – Be informed when COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available
• Emergency Notifications – Receive important updates during natural disasters or emergencies

How to Sign Up:

It's automatic! If we have your mobile phone number on file, you'll start receiving VEText messages right away. No registration required.

To update your mobile number:

• Visit your VA.gov profile online at va.gov/change-address
• Or update it at your next VA appointment at the front desk or self-service kiosk

Important Numbers to Know:

• Appointment Reminders: Text START to 53079

• Prescription Tracking: Text START to 53941

• Vaccine & Emergency Updates: Text START to 80728

Note: Standard messaging rates may apply based on your phone plan.

Questions?

Call the main information line at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711) or contact your local VA health facility.

Thank you for your service.

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