Healthcare Benefits
Medical care for veterans assigned a priority group upon enrollment in a major VA
Medical Facility includes a variety of treatment from primary care to extensive
therapeutic care. Individuals interested in receiving medical benefits may do so
by completing a VA Form 10-10EZ on-line or download and forwarding it directly to
the VA Medical Facility closest to you; an attached copy of your DD214 Military
Separation is required.
St. Clair County
Department of Veterans Affairs counselors can assist you with this process
and inform you of your status within the VA Health System on a one-on-one basis.
Tele-nurse hotline
1-888-838-6446
Now, expert medical information is literally at your fingertips courtesy of your
VA. Tele-Nurse is your instant link to questions about your health.
- Want to know the possible side effects of medications you're taking?
- Are you tired and want to know how to boost your energy?
- Do you have to come all the way to the VA Medical Center or Clinic?
- Do you have a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis and want advice on who
to better manage it
 The
goal of the Tele-Nurse is to provide tools; knowledge and methods you need to better
control your own health. The convenient 24-hour a day Tele-Nurse hotline is staffed
with concerned, caring professionals who provide the care and expertise you need
without the hassle of making a special trip to the Medical Center.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
PARTNERED WITH ST. CLAIR COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING INC.& DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
For disabled veterans that need transportation to VA Medical Centers
and/or VA CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics (CBOC)
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Scheduling
Contacts:
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John Dingall Medical Center (Detroit VAMC)
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800-511-8056
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810-989-6945 |
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Ann Arbor Medical Center |
800-361-8387 |
810-989-6945 |
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Yale Community Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
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810-387-3211 |
810-387-3720 |
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Aleda E. Lutz Medical Center (Saginaw VAMC) |
800-406-5143 |
810-648-0212 |
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Transportation runs to all locations Monday to Friday
with the exception of Yale which does not run on Wednesdays.
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Yale Clinic passengers must be registered by St. Clair County Department of Veterans
Affairs
If you are interested in receiving treatment at the Yale Clinic located in Yale,
Michigan if already enrolled in the VA Health System you may contact Sheryl Best
at (800) 511-8056 Ext. 3489. If you are not already enrolled you may contact St.
Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs
Other Helpful Sites
VA Medical
Facility Link (All of USA to include Michigan)
Michigan Medical Center
Military
Medical Resource
Tricare (Medical Insurance
for eligible veterans)
Additional Tricare
Information
Tricare (Medical Insurance For
Active Duty Personnel & eligible veterans)
CHAMPVA (Medical
Insurance Benefit for Dependents of eligible veterans)
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