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Less than life-threatening injuries or symptoms can be treated at a VA facility or by in-network urgent care providers. For life threatening injuries or symptoms, call 911 or go to the

emergency room. VA IS HERE FOR VETERANS IN ACUTE SUICIDAL CRISIS You can get the emergency suicide care you need, when you need it, no matter where you are, without worrying about a bill. 

Starting Jan. 17, 2023, VA will provide, pay for or reimburse emergency care for certain Veterans at imminent risk of self-harm, including ambulance and other transportation costs. Go to

your nearest VA or community care facility to get emergency care.  Regardless of VA enrollment status, you may also be eligible for up to 30 days of inpatient or crisis residential care, and

up to 90 days of outpatient care, including social work. The Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care and Treatment (COMPACT) Act of 2020 covers the cost of your care if you were discharged

after more than 24 months of active-duty service under conditions other than dishonorable, or you served more than 100 days under a combat exclusion or in support of a contingency operation

either directly or by operating an unmanned aerial vehicle from another location, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. COMPACT Act also extended eligibility for

emergency suicide care to Veterans who were the victim of a physical assault of a sexual nature, a battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment during their service. VA established an

expedited review process to ensure costs get handled appropriately. If you receive a bill, contact a patient advocate. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE COVERAGE WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU GET CARE OUTSIDE OF

VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness,

or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is in danger. Some Veterans live far away from a VA emergency room and need to get care quickly. If

you go to a non-VA emergency department for care, VA may still offer coverage. NOTIFYING VA is necessary for getting coverage and sharing important medical updates. We have the information

you need to make it happen. Learn more about VA Emergency Medical Coverage or read more below. ACCESS TO URGENT CARE You have options outside of the emergency room during a health scare.

Less than life-threatening injuries or symptoms can be treated at a VA facility or by in-network urgent care providers. To get the right type of care and a better experience, learn more

about where to go when you need care quickly. FOR VETERAN ENROLLED IN VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM * Call 800-698-2411 (MyVA411) and select option 1, then option 3 to verify

eligibility for urgent care services. * Use the VA facility locator to find in-network urgent care locations * You must visit an in-network pharmacy in the same state as your urgent care

visit to avoid any issues filling your urgent care prescription. * Bring a valid, government-issued ID to in-network urgent care location. Ask and verify the urgent care provider and

pharmacy is in VA network. * Call 866-620-2071 for assistance if you have difficulty receiving urgent care or filling your urgent care prescription. * Do not pay a copayment at the time of

urgent care.