Fast, Reliable VA Community Care for Veterans in North Colorado Springs

Visit AFC North Colorado Springs for faster, more affordable, high-quality VA Community Care near you. Schedule your visit online or walk in today! Open daily.

If you’re a veteran looking for quick, affordable medical care, AFC Urgent Care North Colorado Springs proudly participates in the VA Community Care Program. Our walk-in clinic offers high-quality urgent care services close to home, with extended hours and no appointment required. Veterans can walk in or schedule online and be seen the same day.

VA Community Care Program Services in North Colorado Springs

Thanks to the VA MISSION Act, eligible U.S. military veterans have expanded access to non-VA healthcare providers when timely care is needed. Veterans in the North Colorado Springs area may visit AFC Urgent Care for covered urgent care services without obtaining prior authorization from the VA.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, efficient medical care while keeping costs manageable. We focus on treating non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention.

What Conditions Are Typically Covered?

VA Community Care generally includes treatment for many common urgent care concerns, such as:

• Cold, flu, and flu-like symptoms
• Strep throat testing and treatment
• Minor burns and minor injuries
• Pink eye and other eye infections
• Ear and skin infections
• On-site diagnostic X-rays
• In-house lab testing

When medically necessary, providers may prescribe urgent medications:

• Up to a 14-day supply for most prescriptions
• Opioid prescriptions limited to 7 days or fewer

This coverage also applies to many other routine urgent care visit types.

Services Not Covered Under VA Community Care

Some services fall outside of VA Community Care eligibility, including:

• Annual physicals and wellness exams
• Preventive health counseling
• Behavior change or lifestyle interventions
• Depression screenings
• Advance care planning services
• Pneumococcal and shingles (zoster) vaccines

If you’re unsure whether your visit qualifies, our front desk team is happy to help clarify coverage before treatment begins.

How Veterans Can Receive Care at AFC North Colorado Springs

Receiving care through the VA Community Care Program is straightforward:

1. Veterans check in at the front desk upon arrival.
2. Our staff verifies eligibility by collecting:
1. Last four digits of your Social Security number
2. Date of birth
3. VA Medical Center (VAMC) affiliation
4. Home address
3. Our clinic contacts TriWest at 1-833-4VETNOW (1-833-483-8669) to confirm eligibility using your SSN and DOB.
4. Once approved, our medical providers begin treatment right away.

After your visit, we send all required medical records to your VAMC and submit claims directly to WPS Military and Veterans Health (WPS MVH).

Coverage Options for Veterans Not Eligible for VA Community Care

If a veteran does not qualify for VA Community Care benefits, we’ll help explore alternative payment options whenever possible. These may include:

• Medicare
• TRICARE or TRICARE for Life
• Medicaid
• Private health insurance

Our goal is to make sure veterans still receive the care they need without unnecessary delays.

Full-Service Urgent Care in North Colorado Springs

AFC Urgent Care treats non-emergency conditions efficiently and professionally. For severe or life-threatening symptoms, always call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Beyond VA-covered services, our clinic also offers:

• Rapid COVID-19 testing
• Seasonal allergy treatment
• Dermatology services
• Ear cleaning and earwax removal
• Flu shots and immunizations
• Pediatric urgent care
• STD testing
• UTI testing and treatment
• Digital X-ray imaging
• On-site laboratory services
• Travel medicine
• Occupational health services, including DOT physicals, workers’ compensation, and pre-employment exams
• Sports physicals
• Immigration physicals