You may not have to wait for a VA appointment or go to an emergency room to get care. As of June 6, 2019, VA offers eligible veterans an urgent care benefit in the community. The benefit provides another option for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses. Eligible veterans may also pick up medications through pharmacies that use Express Scripts (in my area, Rite Aid pharmacies take Express Scripts). To ensure you are qualified call [login to see] (1-833-VETNOW). Locations for VA urgent care facilities and pharmacies that take Express Scripts near you are at the bottom of the page.