Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - How VA health care works with Medicare and other insurance Should I give up my private health insurance or other insurance (like TRICARE or Medicare) if I’m accepted into the VA health care program? If I already have VA health care benefits, should I still sign up for Medicare when I turn 65? If I’m signed up for VA health care, and I also have Medicare, what’s covered by each? Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for VA care for non-service-connected conditions? Does VA need my permission to bill my other health insurance for care related to a sensitive diagnosis (like alcohol or drug abuse or HIV)? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!