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8. The means test only applies to vets who have no service-connected condition

Wed Oct 23, 2013, 11:34 AM

Oct 2013

The vets you're talking about probably are service-connected, so their income has no bearing on their VA eligibility.

But even those who are not service-connected and who do not meet the means test can still get VA care on a fee basis. For those vets, the average annual out-of-pocket cost for care was $322 in 2012.

More info on fee-based VA care:

http://www.va.gov/health/aca/NonEnrolledVeterans.asp

http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/publications/IB10-431-copay_requirements_at_a_glance_jan2013.pdf

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wow...I completely forgot I'm a Veteran and won't need to sign up for ACA! [View all] Steerpike Oct 2013 OP

One of the Veterans I work with AsahinaKimi Oct 2013 #1

I'm one of those lucky Vets Steerpike Oct 2013 #2

I am so glad you are taking advantage of it.. AsahinaKimi Oct 2013 #12

Boy I sympathize with her! Steerpike Oct 2013 #14

Same with me. Kaleva Oct 2013 #5

Vietnam era vet here. I tried to sign up for VA healthcare, but if B Calm Oct 2013 #4

That has to be wrong,... mrmpa Oct 2013 #6

Bookmarking! Thanks pinboy3niner B Calm Oct 2013 #9

The way I read the post............ mrmpa Oct 2013 #10

pinboy3niner Steerpike Oct 2013 #17

Vet here...happy client of the socialized VA medical system.... Wounded Bear Oct 2013 #7

Remember brother... Steerpike Oct 2013 #18

I'm a vet with a service connected disability... Callmecrazy Oct 2013 #11

They are reaching out right now Steerpike Oct 2013 #15

Thanks, man. And I'll do that. Callmecrazy Oct 2013 #16