The Alaska Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program offers enrolled Veterans more choice, control, and flexibility over the services they receive. The program includes participant-directed services as an alternative to the Veteran Affairs (VA) agency-based care options. 

Veterans may qualify for directed care if they meet the following criteria: 

• Enrolled in the Alaska VA Healthcare System 
• Have a Primary Care Provider 
• Can self-direct their own care
• Meet clinical criteria 

Get Started 

Veterans in Alaska in need of long-term care services can access the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) 907-776-2137 Program through the Alaska Veterans Administration (VA). The VDC program goals are to facilitate Veteran’s choice & autonomy- allowing them to remain independent in their homes & community. 

• If a community provider believes that a Veteran needs home health care (not hospice), providers should submit a Request for Services (RFS) to get care authorized. VA typically has up to 14 days to review and approve this request.  
• For Veterans being discharged from inpatient care, the ordering physician or the facility must submit an URGENT RFS to the VAMC prior to discharge.  
• All care must be pre-authorized. 

Fill out this form with your primary care provider and return the completed form to the VA.