The Veterans Affairs of Fargo will host a health care enrollment and benefits outreach event June 12 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Minot VFW Post 753.

On March 5, VA eliminated the phased-in approach to health care eligibility, which means millions of veterans are becoming eligible for VA health care up to eight years earlier than prescribed by the Pact Act. All veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving at home or abroad are now eligible for VA health care, including all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11.

Representatives from the Veteran Benefits Administration Fargo Regional Office, Fargo National Cemetery Administration, Fargo Veterans Healthcare System and Minot Vet Center will be available to assist veterans enrolling in healthcare, conducting toxic exposure screenings, filing claims or inquiring about burial benefits.

Additionally, question-and-answer sessions will be held throughout the day on navigating the community care, pharmacy and telehealth process.