Veterans
The Community Health Center of Central Wyoming clinics in Casper, Riverton, and Dubois can now give urgent care to veterans who are eligible for the urgent care benefit, as authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Please call us at (307) 233-6098 or email us at contactus@chccw.org for more information.
What’s Covered?
Treatment of non-emergent conditions that need immediate attention. Examples include:
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting
- Allergies
- Broken bones
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Dehydration and heat exhaustion
- Ear and eye infections
- Fever
- Headaches and migraines
- Lacerations and open wounds
- Minor burns
- Rashes and skin irritations
- Sprains and strains
- Strep throat
- Urinary tract infections
If a prescribed medication is needed as a result of your visit, the following limitations and requirements apply:
- The VA will authorize a 14-day supply (no refills) of prescription medication for urgent care visits.
- Prescriptions can be filled at any in-network pharmacy, at the VA, or at a non-network pharmacy if necessary. If a non-network pharmacy is utilized, Veterans must pay for the prescription and then file a claim for reimbursement with their local VA medical facility.
- Prescriptions must be filled in the same state where the Veteran’s urgent care visit takes place.
- For a 14-day supply or greater, or for routine, non-urgent medications, the prescription must be submitted to the VA to be filled.
- Opiates are limited to a 7-day supply or less, consistent with state law covering the pharmacy’s location.
If you are a veteran in need of urgent care in Fremont or Natrona County, walk in to any CHCCW Clinic (Dubois, Riverton, Casper). Our friendly front desk staff will ask for the following information:
- Last four digits of Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of birth (DOB)
- VA Medical Center (VAMC)
- Home address
CHCCW thanks all of our Veterans for their service.