GENERAL MEDICAL CARE - VETERANS | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Provides primary care, general physical examinations, dermatology, and podiatry. Some sites offer geriatric assessments. Geriatric Evaluation is a health care visit with a team of experts that results in a treatment plan aimed at helping Veterans maintain good health. improve quality of life, reduce the need for hospital stays, reduce the need for long term care services, remain independent using VA and community resources.
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Physical Address
420 N James Rd., Columbus, OH 43219
Hours
By appointment
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Application process
Phone for information or appointment M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Most veterans will have to enroll for health benefits if they have not already done so, before seeking this service. Enrollees may initiate service at sites that are owned by the hospital system that they are enrolled with; those who wish to be served by a location outside of their hospital system will need a referral from their primary care physician.
Fee
Free for some veterans, other veterans may have to pay fees, co-pays etc.; May accept secondary insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance
Eligibility
Serves eligible veterans. The VA urges all veterans to apply to determine basic eligibility. A veteran includes any person who served in active military service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable as well as active duty veterans and reservists/national guardsmen called to active duty who completed their entire period of duty. The level of benefits granted will depend on when the Veteran served and the nature and duration of their service. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should look into agencies and programs that offer Benefits Assistance (search term: Benefits Assistance*Veterans).
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Administers the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents, and the beneficiaries of veterans. Advocates for America's veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials.