Narrator: This past year has been challenging
for everyone.
And while the world is starting to look brighter,
it's still difficult for many veterans
to get the healthcare they need,
especially for the nearly 3 million veterans
who live in rural areas,
or have difficulty leaving their home.
T-Mobile partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs
to ensure veterans get free, unlimited service
for VA video connect telehealth calls.
-: When you stressing out,
takes a lot on your body. And when you got to sit down
and worry about how you're gonna make your appointment,
you know what I mean? And you ain't got no way
of getting there.
-: COVID has affected our lives a lot.
My kids are virtual at the time.
We just pretty much stay home.
So I'm just keeping them as safe as I can.
-: This past year, we've seen a lot of veterans struggle
with their health care.
People are stressed.
People have depression, anxiety.
-: T-Mobile did a great thing with partnering with the VA.
It is a lifeline for me
and it will be a lifeline for other vets also.
My appointment with telehealth is just
like being in a doctor's office.
There's no difference only you are home
and they're at the office.
-: This video link and T-Mobile partnership with the VA
has made being able to take care of my health.
And when I know something's not right to where I can get
and receive fastest service, this is saving me seven to
eight trips a month, trying to find a ride to the VA
and back. Cost me nothing to get my help.
-: Using the video telehealth,
I feel like I get more attention because it's just
more focused on my concerns and the things
that needs to be addressed.
-: If we reached one new veteran today that gets exposed
to VA Video Connect and can change the way
that we provide healthcare to them.
It's a win.
I'm excited for this and I know a lot of my veterans are,
and I just can't wait to keep pushing this out
and exposing more folks to,
what we know, is really great care.
Narrator: T-Mobile is proud to support VA Video Connect,
waiving data charges for veterans and their caregivers.
Learn more at mobile.va.gov.