Posted on Sep 1, 2017
Are there any other Veterans here on RP who don't go to the VA and have access through Medicare?
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I've found a combination of both to be good for me. The VA is good for routine care and are generally more aware and familiar with veteran specific problems (agent orange, camlej water). I go out into Medicare and Tricare when something major comes up...heart surgery, kidney cancer and things like that that our VA has residents working under a supervising surgeon. Nothing against residents, but I just prefer someone who has been around the block at least half the times I have.
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SPC Brett Curry
Into have found out the same thing. Simple things, the VA. For seriously things I go though my primary care physician and pay 100 Copay but its well worth it.
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I’m not “old” enough, or “broke” enough to use Medicare. Currently, I can’t afford healthcare insurance and the monthly cost of Trumpcare (formally Obamacare) would have been more than my current monthly mortgage payment. I currently use the VA and so far, no major issues. My answer is no.
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SPC Brett Curry
I'm an very happy for you. I haven't looked at your profile.. where are you from? Being from SFlorida it's very crowded at the VA'S AND IT TAKES FOR EVER. TO GET A APPOINTMENT.
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I use my employers insurance and Tricare, I don't have patience for the VA.
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