May 24, 2021
Robley Rex VA Medical Center is now offering “walk-in” appointments at all of their Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) during regular clinic hours and at their drive-thru clinic at the Zorn Avenue campus during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
No Appointment Required!
Expanded eligibility under the SAVE LIVES Act
Prior to the SAVE LIVES Act, VA was only vaccinating Veterans receiving care at VA and their designated caregiver. As authorized by the SAVES LIVES Act, these groups are now also eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at VA when their local VA health facilities.
All Veterans
Anyone who served in the U.S. military, to include:
National Guard
Reserves
Coast Guard
Commissioned members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the
U.S. Public Health Service
Cadets or midshipmen of the U.S. military academies
All categories of Veterans regardless of Character of Discharge
Never activated National Guard, Reserve and Coast Guard
Spouses of Veterans
Spouses include
Those in same-sex and common-law marriages
Widow or widower of a Veteran
Individuals who characterize their relationship as spousal can receive the vaccine
Caregivers of a Veteran
Family member or friend who
Provides care to the Veteran
Helps the Veteran with personal needs like feeding, bathing, or dressing
May also help the Veteran with tasks like shopping or transportation
CHAMPVA Recipients
Spouses or children of permanently and totally disabled Veterans or of Veterans who have died from service-connected disabilities.
Recipients must be at least 18 years of age
Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines.pdf
Debunking Covid-19 Vaccine Myths.pdf
SAVE LIVES Act.pdf
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