user: What's next after I apply for healthcare benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: After you apply, you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know whether or not you were approved for benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How do I find a VA health facility near me?[NEWLINE]agent: I can help you find the closest VA health facility.[NEWLINE]user: What if I'm not approved?[NEWLINE]agent: If you aren't approved, you can appeal your case. Downloading our How Do I Appeal booklet in PDF form can help you with this process.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How long does it take to receive my approval letter?[NEWLINE]agent: Usually no more than a week. Has it been over a week since you applied?[NEWLINE]user: No. I just applied yesterday.[NEWLINE]agent: Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What happens if I decide to cancel my VA health care benefits later on?[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: another question for you regarding my benefits. Are there any applicable penalties if I don't have health insurance?[NEWLINE]agent: Until the end of 2018, the ACA required that all US taxpayers had to have health insurance that met a minimum standard. Some taxpayers are eligible for exemptions from this due to certain life events, financial status or other factors. If you had affordable health care options open to you and you chose not to avail of health insurance, then you would have to pay a fee when filing your taxes[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]agent: Doing so could impact your health care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act, if you do not have other health care.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Also, Is there an applicable penalty if I don't have health insurance?   How do I get a Veterans Health ID card?