Veterans now have more options for immediate medical services thanks to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs MISSION Act. As of June 6, 2019, eligible VA members can visit urgent care centers within the VA’s contracted network of community providers to receive same-day medical care. If you have a minor injury or illness, such as a cough, cold, earache, skin irritation, or other condition that is not life-threatening, you now have more choices about when and where you receive urgent care services. Most importantly, no additional out-of-pocket cost at time of service.

How to Use This Benefit:

1.   Visit an In-Network Urgent Care Center: Ensure you are enrolled in the VA health care system and have received services from a recognized community provider or the VA within the past two years. Check with your local VA medical facility or the VA website to find in-network urgent care centers in your area. No prior authorization from the VA is needed.

2.   Inform Your Provider: You must tell clinic staff that you would like to use your VA urgent care benefit and confirm that they are part of VA’s network. If the clinic is not a part of VA’s contracted network, you will be responsible for the bill.

3.   Receive Care: Get the medical attention you need!

4.   Billing: You will not have to pay anything at the time of the visit. If you owe a copayment, VA will send you a bill. Copayments are $30 and depend on your assigned priority group and the number of urgent care visits you have used.

Why Choose West Isle Urgent Care?

West Isle Urgent Care is proud to offer comprehensive immediate medical services to veterans at our fully equipped, physician-only clinic in Galveston. We believe our patients – especially our nation’s heroes – deserve the best care possible. Our team provides personalized medical services in a convenient walk-in setting. Visit us today! Our clinic is open every day, to all members of the family, from 8am-10pm.