Getting urgent care at va or in-network community providers | veterans affairs

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If you’re an eligible Veteran, you can get urgent care at VA medical centers and in‑network urgent care providers near you. Use urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses that aren’t


life-threatening—like strep throat, sprained muscles, and skin and ear infections. Keep reading on this page to find out how to get urgent care. ELIGIBILITY FOR URGENT CARE You can get


urgent care at VA medical centers and in‑network community providers, if both of these descriptions are true for you: * You’re a Veteran enrolled in VA health care, AND * You received care


at a VA or in-network provider in the past 24 months (2 years) To check your eligibility, contact your local VA health facility. Or call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). Select option 1, then


option 3, then option 1. NOTE: Your family members can’t use your urgent care benefit.