Rural Engagement

VA believes all Veterans deserve timely access to world class healthcare and earned benefits, no matter where they live. VA also recognizes that the health and well-being of Veterans is influenced by the community where they live. The Office of Rural Engagement (ORE) is bringing together VA, rural communities, and federal agencies to improve the health and well-being of the 4.4 million Veterans that live in rural communities.

Our mission is to serve rural Veterans by connecting VA programs and policies to their unique needs and by using a whole-of-government approach to support and engage rural Veterans.

Our vision is to transform how the VA partners with and delivers access to health care and benefits to rural communities across the United States.