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StarTrombone

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3. It sounds like an expansion of the Choice Card

Reply to mitty14u2 (Original post)

Thu May 12, 2016, 10:57 PM

May 2016

Which would allow the person with GI benefits to use the doctor, clinic or hospital of their choosing

The problem, as usual, is the the reimbursement rates are so hosed up many providers won't deal with them

Like Medicare and Medicaid now

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Donald Trump Adviser Signals Plan to Change Veterans’ Health Care [View all] mitty14u2 May 2016 OP

That's a non-starter. nt SusanCalvin May 2016 #1

Bernie would not be too happy. bkkyosemite May 2016 #2

It sounds like an expansion of the Choice Card StarTrombone May 2016 #3

socialize the cost, privatize the profits n/t hibbing May 2016 #4

The lines were long sure. To denial of service. Skink May 2016 #5

So We Can Pay Twice As Much For Worse Care Yallow May 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy May 2016 #7

welcome to healthcare downgrade so the 'Private Corp' can take their 'cut' of federal money first. Sunlei May 2016 #8

This veteran will fight tooth and nail to prevent privatization of VA health care. James48 May 2016 #9

We all know how much the private sector loves to give free healthcare IronLionZion May 2016 #10

Well that should bring the Vets and Seniors together. jwirr May 2016 #11

I have four serious disabled vets in my family. NONE have ever complained about the medical Jitter65 May 2016 #12

My VA Care CRK7376 May 2016 #13

I look forward to Bernie weighing in on this issue WhiteTara May 2016 #14