VA Medical Centers

VA Medical Centers

VAMC now has an in-network Urgent Care facility in Council Bluffs at the Physicians Clinic at 808 E Pierce Street.  Call 712-396-4340 to confirm services and operating hours.  Other facility options can be searched by visiting "Find VA Locations" on the VA website.

Eligibility for VA Hospital

The VA hospital in Omaha is a fantastic resource for local Veterans. While not everyone who served is eligible, there are many ways one might gain access. If you served in the active military, naval, or air service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits. Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty also may be eligible for VA health care. If you are service connected through the VA, you are eligible. There is also a low-income option for enrollment. Please call us to set up an appointment to see if you qualify. More information can be found at the link below.

Basic Eligibility for VA Health Care

VA Hospital Transport Services

Do you have an appointment at the VA hospital coming up and are unsure how you will get there? The Veteran Transport Service may be able to help you. Please call them with plenty of notice at 402-995-4200 or 855-208-4631. More information can be found on the VetRide website.

Veteran Health Identification Cards

Cards can be requested in person at your nearest VA medical center with an enrollment coordinator. The Pottawattamie County Veterans Service Office does not create or renew VHI cards.

AccessVA can also be used to request a VHIC.  When using the online portal, you will need to have a photo and current ID to upload.