Posted on Apr 16, 2020
Is it practical for me to move to a community that doesn’t have a VA clinic?
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California is getting too expensive for me. With a VA loan I can get a 2-3 bedroom residence in Cody, Powell or Worland In Wyoming. My payments would be less than half of what I’m paying now. I receive full medical benefit with the VA. Would I lose out on my benefits like eye exams, dental and orthopedics?
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Of course, it is. If there is not a community Based Outpatient Clinic or VA hospital nearby, they will pay for you to see civilian practitioners at their expense. They will also give you travel pay at $0.415 per mile if you have to go to a facility more than seven+ miles away -- subject to a $6.00 deductible.
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I should have included that you need to get approval from the V.A. first, a simple phone call to them first will save you headaches not to mention money, you don't want them to charge you for medical care because you didn't call them first! I hope this helps you!
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/SGT Pryor is correct in what he said! The VA is now allowing you to go where you need to go to treatment when there is no close VA hospital!
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