Non VA ER Visit

[ShrekTheTank]

Can I be seen at a different emergency ER and not the ER at the va?  I need to know as I may have a serious neurological issue and I am not sure the va here has a good on. 

[GBArmy]

Shrek. If it is an emergency, you certainly can see a non-VA emergency ER. Usually, they use the concept that you can go to the "closest". Look up the exact wording on VA.gov.  See https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/programs/veterans/emergency_care.asp

Shrek, is the one you anticipate closer or farther away than your VAHC? If it's closer, no problem. If the non-VA facility is further away, maybe you were "in the area for x reason, and had to go for immediate help!"

[ShrekTheTank]

got it and yes it is closer to me!  thank you!

[Vync]

@shrekthetank1 Be sure to tell them you are a veteran. If you end up getting admitted, expect them to ask you if you are willing to transfer to the VA. Always say YES. If you say no, then the VA will not pay for the treatment. After you get released, definitely contact the VA hospital to let them know.

 

[ShrekTheTank]

Do VA hospitals have Neurology?  

[Vync]

1 hour ago, shrekthetank1 said:

Do VA hospitals have Neurology?  

They do here at the Birmingham VAMC