DVA White Card
The White Card covers your accepted conditions and any mental health condition, even without a claim.
Rates and rules checked October 2026
What it covers
- Treatment for your accepted conditions.
- Treatment for any mental health condition under Non-Liability Health Care. You don't need a claim, a diagnosis linked to service or proof of cause.
Who gets one
Most current and former ADF members are sent a White Card automatically on discharge. Non-Liability Health Care for mental health is available to anyone with at least one day of continuous full-time service, and to some reservists.
You can see what your card covers in MyService. If mental health treatment isn't showing, contact DVA through MyService or on 1800 838 372.
What it doesn't cover
- Conditions DVA hasn't accepted, other than mental health.
- Treatment overseas under Non-Liability Health Care.
Common questions
Does the White Card cover mental health?
Yes. Through Non-Liability Health Care it covers treatment for any mental health condition for anyone with at least one day of continuous full-time service, without an accepted claim.
How do I get a DVA White Card?
Most ADF members are sent one automatically on discharge. You can also apply through MyService.
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