Staff was very nice and listened to our questions. The doctor was very knowledgeable and stayed until all of our concerns were addressed. We are new to the area and have not had a chance to set up a regular GP. We went to the facility with a health concern and we’re pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the facility, the friendliness of the staff and the expertise of the doctor.
Veterans can easily find VA authorized urgent care facility near them. Find and book urgent care centers that are in the VA's contracted network of community clinics.
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Veterans can easily find VA authorized urgent care facility near them. Find and book urgent care centers that are in the VA's contracted network of community clinics.
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Staff was very nice and listened to our questions. The doctor was very knowledgeable and stayed until all of our concerns were addressed. We are new to the area and have not had a chance to set up a regular GP. We went to the facility with a health concern and we’re pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the facility, the friendliness of the staff and the expertise of the doctor.
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Latest VA Urgent Care updates
May 10, 2022
The nation's flu positivity test rate reached nearly 10 percent in mid-April, making it the first time such an increase has occurred so late in the flu season since 1982 (NBC News)
May 6, 2022
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, according to a preprint version of a large U.S. study that counters assumptions in other studies that it was more transmissible but less severe. (Reuters)
May 2, 2022
COVID-19 cases are rising in nearly every corner of the United States, yet hospitalizations remain low, partly a reflection of greater immunity in the population. (NY Times)
Apr 26, 2022
CDC estimates that 3 in 4 children have had COVID-19 infections and more than half of all Americans had signs of previous infections (US News)
Apr 21, 2022
A viral offspring of the BA.2 COVID-19 subvariant, called BA.2.12.1, is gaining a foothold in the United States. The variant appears to be more transmissible than BA.2, but there is no evidence yet that it causes more severe disease. (Verywell Health)
Apr 11, 2022
Philadelphia is bringing back its indoor mask mandate beginning April 18 after a 50% increase in Covid-19 cases in the past 10 days. (Bloomberg)
Apr 7, 2022
The Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 is the dominant strain circulating around the U.S., accounting for almost three out of every four cases. (Axios)
Apr 7, 2022
A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday reinstated President Joe Biden's executive order mandating that federal civilian employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Reuters)
Mar 30, 2022
In 2020, the median charge for a 30- to 44-minute new patient office visit ranged from $164 in a retail clinic to $234 in an urgent care center, where as a moderate severity ER visit cost $624, according to a March report from Fair Health. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Mar 25, 2022
Nationwide, COVID-19 cases decreased 15 percent over the past 14 days, according to HHS data collected by The New York Times. But as the more contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 continues to spread, cases are ticking upward in 10 states and D.C. as of March 25. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Mar 23, 2022
Moderna’s two-dose Covid vaccine was about 44% effective at preventing infection from omicron in children 6 months to under 2 years old and about 38% effective for children 2- to 5-years-old
Mar 22, 2022
Omicron BA.2 variant now represents more than 50% of COVID cases in parts of Northeast, CDC estimates (Wall Street Journal)
Mar 22, 2022
While the new Omicron variant circulates, the U.S. Travel Association on Tuesday urged the White House to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions and repeal a mandate requiring masks on airplanes and in other transit modes by April 18. (Reuters)
Mar 22, 2022
After weeks in free fall, new Covid-19 cases are starting to level off in the US, as the BA.2 subvariant continues its ascent. (CNN)
Mar 21, 2022
China battles biggest surge in Covid cases since original Wuhan outbreak. China says it recorded more than 4,300 new Covid-19 cases on March 20, according to the National Health Commission.
Mar 21, 2022
Multiple U.S. states will close mass COVID testing sites in the following weeks despite concerns from health experts that the country will be unprepared if a new wave of cases hits following reported surges in European countries. (Seattle Times)
Mar 19, 2022
“I expect we’ll see a wave in the U.S. sooner than what most people expect,” said Kristian Andersen, a virologist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif. "Such a wave would be accompanied by rising hospitalizations and deaths.” (New Yotk Times)
Feb 23, 2022
Flu season has been mild and is waning, but CDC is not willing to call it over. Despite a circulating strain of influenza that usually causes severe illness, this season has been mild. However, experts say a late winter or spring surge is possible. (NBC News)
Feb 1, 2022
Pfizer-BioNTech are expected to submit to the FDA as early as Tuesday a request for emergency-use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old. Those familiar with the situation indicate the vaccine for children under 5 could be available by the end of February (Washington Post)
Jan 19, 2022
Three separate lab studies indicate Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID pill, is effective against the Omicron variant despite its mutations (Wall Street Journal)
Jan 19, 2022
COVID-19 cases in NYC show Omicron infections may be plummeting, a positive indication that the wave of the highly infectious variant may subside as quickly as it arrived.
Jan 18, 2022
The USPS is now taking orders for free COVID-19 test kits and will prioritize shipments to Americans from ZIP codes that have experienced high rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths, with the first 20% of each day's orders going to those areas. (NPR)
Jan 11, 2022
The Biden administration announced Monday that insurance companies and health plans will be required to cover eight free over-the-counter at-home tests per covered individual per month. For instance, a family of four all on the same plan would be able to get up to 32 of these tests covered by their health plan per month. (NPR)
Jan 11, 2022
The omicron-driven surge has sent COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocketing across the U.S., reaching a new pandemic high this week with 145,982 patients hospitalized. Patients with COVID now fill about 30% of ICU beds in the nation. (NPR)
Jan 11, 2022
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. State Department on Monday advised against travel to neighboring Canada because of a rising number of COVID cases as the omicron variant spreads. (NBC News)
Jan 4, 2022
The Omicron variant accounted for more than 95% of all new COVID-19 cases reported in the past week that ended Saturday, up from 77% and 38% for the prior two weeks, respectively. (CDC)
Jan 4, 2022
Nearly 1 in 100 Americans have tested positive for the virus in just the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Over 1 million cases were reported in the U.S. on Monday alone, which is the highest during the Pandemic. (USA Today)
Jan 3, 2022
According to the FDA, “Early data suggests that antigen tests do detect the omicron variant but may have reduced sensitivity,” citing findings from a preliminary lab study shared Dec. 28. This means that more false negative antigen tests are possible, particularly in the early stages of the disease.
Jan 3, 2022
The Omicron coronavirus variant is better at circumventing vaccinated peoples' immunity than the Delta variant, according to a Danish study published last week, helping explain why Omicron is spreading more rapidly. (Reuters)
Dec 28, 2021
According to a JAMA Network Open study, discounted cash prices for hospital services often cost less than negotiated commercial prices between hospitals and payers. However, not all hospital prices for self-pay patients have been disclosed. For example, 38.4 percent of the hospitals set their cash prices below their median commercial negotiated prices for liver function tests and 68.5 percent set their cash prices below their median commercial negotiated rates for cesarean delivery. (Recycle Intelligence)
Dec 28, 2021
Rising COVID-19 cases contributed to airlines canceling more than 1,000 flights on Monday, prompting Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, to suggest the government consider mandating vaccines for domestic flights. (Reuters)
Dec 28, 2021
The CDC has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to 5. Health officials similarly reduced the amount of time a person should quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tests positive. (USA Today)
Dec 28, 2021
Despite the spread of the Omicron variant, the U.S. has only a 62% vaccination rate with the least vaccinated counties remaining unswayed (NY Times)
Dec 22, 2021
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid treatment pill, the first oral antiviral drug cleared during the pandemic (CNBC)
Dec 20, 2021
Fauci: Pfizer’s possibly game-changing COVID-19 pill won’t be widely available for ‘months’ (Forbes)
Dec 12, 2021
Omicron may require fourth vaccine dose sooner than expected, Pfizer says (Washington Post)
Nov 29, 2021
The World Health Organization is warning that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus poses a "very high" global risk because of the possibility that it spreads more easily and might resist vaccines and immunity in people who were infected with previous strains. (NPR)
Nov 28, 2021
S.African doctor says patients with Omicron variant have "very mild" symptoms (Reuters)
Nov 3, 2021
CDC has officially recommended the pediatric dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, opening the door for 28 million US kids to be vaccinated. This decision follows "robust" antibody response and "favorable" safety outcomes in kids who received the two-dose regimen in clinical trials. (CDC, NPR)
Oct 29, 2021
FDA has emergency use authorized (EUA) the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5 to 11 for. Experts said the shot could bring relief to parents anxious about their children getting sick, though some worry that those most at risk may slip through the cracks. (NY Times)
Oct 21, 2021
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago, the following groups are eligible for a COVID booster shot: (1) 65 years and older, (2) Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings, (3) Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions, and (4) Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings. For people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18+ and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. (CDC)
Oct 7, 2021
Starting Oct. 30, the Canadian government will require all air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (USA Today)
Aug 19, 2021
As the Delta variant spreads through the US, demand for COVID testing has risen to levels previously seen in November of 2020. Urgent care centers are again on the front lines of care and experiencing record high patient volumes.
Jul 9, 2021
As the number of COVID-19 cases decreases, the number of patients visiting emergency departments and urgent care clinics is increasing. As more people are returning to everyday lives, common injuries and illnesses are also returning.
VA Urgent Care FAQs
Can veterans use their VA Benefits at urgent care?
Yes. Under the MISSION Act beginning June 6, 2019, veterans can go to a community healthcare provider, including urgent care, but with a few restrictions:
The urgent care provider must be part of the VA’s contracted network of community healthcare providers or the veteran may have to pay the full cost of care.
VA won’t pay your urgent care bill if you go for preventative care or dental services. The urgent care benefit is not intended to replace a normal doctor.
You must be enrolled in VA healthcare and received care through the VA within 24 months to be eligible for the urgent care benefit.
Only eligible veterans can use the benefit. Family members cannot use it.
You may be charged a copayment for your urgent care visit, based on how many times you’ve gone to urgent care and what your assigned veteran priority group is. Some may pay nothing for the first three visits, then $30 per visit to urgent care for the fourth and subsequent visit in a single calendar year. Others will pay $30 per visit regardless of number of visits. Flu shots at urgent care will never require a copay.
There is no limit on the number of times an eligible veteran can access urgent care.
Copayments are not paid by the veteran out-of-pocket. The VA will bill you separately.
VA also will pay for or fill prescriptions from urgent care, but if the medication is longer than a 14-day supply, the prescription must be submitted and filled by the VA. Some veterans may be required to pay a copay for medication.
The Department of Veterans Affairs official site has a warning: “If an eligible Veteran goes to an out-of-network urgent care provider, they may be required to pay the full cost of care.”
Will the VA cover all community urgent care visits?
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, urgent care options for veterans are available for “non-emergent symptoms” including flu-like symptoms, colds, coughs, wheezing, sore throats, ear pain, bumps, bruises, sprains, painful urination, and minor skin irritations. Additionally, some vaccines, x-rays, some lab testing, and some medications are also covered. If you are concerned about the complexity of your medical history, it is best to seek treatment from your primary care doctor at the VA rather than visiting an urgent care center.
The MISSION Act includes an update to the VA benefit policy for urgent care “for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, and minor skin infections.” This is offered “in addition to the opportunity to receive care from a VA provider,” since some same-day services are available at many VA facilities around the country.
What’s the process for accessing urgent care with TRICARE?
While a referral is not necessary for a veteran to access a community urgent care clinic, it is best to contact your nearest VA medical facility to check your eligibility for the urgent care benefits mentioned above. Following your urgent care visit, the clinic must file a claim with he VA in order to be paid and any follow-up medical documents must be sent to the veteran’s home VA medical facility.
Do TRICARE plans also allow for urgent care visits?
While separate from the VA urgent care benefit, most TRICARE plans support urgent care visits. There are a variety of TRICARE plans covering veterans, each of which have their own stipulations relating to urgent care and other community healthcare providers. The three primary buckets including TRICARE Prime Plans, TRICARE Select plans, and the US Family Health Plan. Below is a summary of the urgent care benefits available within each plan type.
What is the MISSION Act?
Signed into law on June 6, 2018 and replacing the expiring CHOICE Act, the VA MISSION Act of 2018, commonly referred to simply as the MISSION Act, is designed to improve VA healthcare for veterans, addressing in-network and non-VA healthcare. Endorsed by over 30 veteran service organizations (VSOs) and going into effect on June 6, 2019, the MISSION Act broadens healthcare access to veterans to include telehealth and community providers, including non-VA urgent care and walk-in clinics.
When should I go to an urgent care?
When you are suffering from a minor injury or illness that doesn’t necessitate a visit to an emergency room, a trip to a local urgent care center may be the best option, particularly if your primary care provider isn’t available or you can’t get into see them. Urgent care centers diagnose and treat a wide array of healthcare conditions including the flu or common cold, immunizations (such as flu shots), symptoms including fever, headaches, cough, sneezing, and chills, sprains and fractures, and more. Additionally, many clinics offer after-hours care and often open their doors on weekends and holidays, making urgent care an accessible and affordable healthcare option for many consumers.
What is a VA Urgent Care?
Thanks to the VA MISSION Act of 2018, United States Veterans now have access to community urgent care centers without a referral, supplementing the care they may have access to at their local VA medical facility. This opens the door for Veterans and their families to utilize many urgent care and convenient care clinics throughout the country while taking advantage of their VA benefits. Below are a list of urgent care and retail clinics near you that Solv has identified as accepting of this VA benefit. Veterans must go to a clinic in the VA's contracted network in order to take advantage of this benefit, state they they are using the VA urgent care program, and the clinic will the verify the Veteran’s eligibility before providing healthcare services. Browse the urgent care centers near you and always call to confirm both your eligibility and the clinics current contract status before visiting.
To make sure you have a smooth experience, please review the information on this page to understand the requirements and limitations associated with this benefit. To access an in-network urgent care provider, you must:
Be eligible.
Go to an in-network urgent care provider.
Pay a VA copayment (if applicable) after the visit, which is billed separately by VA.