Taking care of our veterans is a priority for Ohioans. But despite our best efforts, a health care coverage cap remains that leaves thousands of them without resources.

According to a report by WCPO in Cincinnati, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says there are approximately 29,200 veterans in Ohio who are not registered for health care coverage.

Our local veterans organizations do a fantastic job connecting those who served with the resources to which they are entitled. Ellen Graf, chief of patient business services at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, had a few pointers when she spoke with WCPO.

“We’ve come up with the need to reach out to our veterans who have these conditions, to say you need to come in and get taken care of,” Graf told the news station.

To that end, the Cincinnati VA sends out its mobile unit to visit large employers to give out information and answer questions.

Outreach doesn’t always have to be a big production. Sometimes it’s a friend or family member asking a veteran whether they need help. You can find resources here: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/