WILMINGTON — All veterans — including those not enrolled  in Veterans Affairs health care, as well as some spouses and caregivers of veterans — are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination through the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 

 “Wilmington VA Medical Center is extremely excited to hear the news of the recent signing of the SAVE LIVES Act into law. The law expands VA’s eligibility to administer the vaccine,” Vince Kane, director of the Wilmington VAMC, said in a prepared statement. “This new law allows us to vaccinate more Veterans and their spouses and caregivers.”

The Wilmington VA is currently vaccinating veterans of all ages. 

How to get vaccinated: 

• Veterans enrolled in VA health care — Call 633-5200 to schedule vaccine appointments.
• Spouses and caregivers of veterans currently registered at Wilmington VAMC — Report with the veteran’s ID Card, spouse’s photo ID, marriage license and any other documentation proving eligibility to the Enrollment & Eligibility Office at the Wilmington VAMC, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Nonenrolled veterans (and their spouses and caregivers) — Nonenrolled veterans, as defined in the new legislation, can report with photo ID and a copy of the DD214 form to the Enrollment & Eligibility Office at the Wilmington VAMC weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spouses of nonenrolled veterans should bring a photo ID, a copy of their marriage license and any other documentation proving eligibility if they are interested in getting the vaccine.

For spouses/caregivers and nonenrolled veterans, after registration is completed, an appointment will be scheduled at the Wilmington VAMC Vaccine Clinic. Same-day appointments are available most times, but brief wait times may be encountered to accommodate those needing vaccinations. More information on the expanded eligibility is available on the Wilmington VAMC COVID-19 webpage or by calling 633-5200.

The Wilmington VA Medical Center provides health care services to veterans through its main medical center and five Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Delaware and southern New Jersey.