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Soleyobo

Question for Vets
« on: August 18, 2018, 12:58:13 AM »
Any of you guys use the VA as your primary health care plan?  My employer health care plan is $$$ wondering if VA is worth it and dropping my current health care plan.  I'm well aware of the horror stories of the VA. 
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Drakiir84

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2018, 07:17:58 AM »
Quote from: Soleyobo on August 18, 2018, 12:58:13 AM
Any of you guys use the VA as your primary health care plan?  My employer health care plan is $$$ wondering if VA is worth it and dropping my current health care plan.  I'm well aware of the horror stories of the VA.

Not once, not ever.
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Q

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2018, 07:54:30 AM »
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robtmc

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2018, 08:47:22 AM »
Never used them for anything.  Pay for my own HC.  Being over 65 cuts down the cost quite a bit.

edit:

Years back my wife bugged me to sign up with the VA.  Did so and got a notice that since I was working, most all expenses were mine.

Never contacted them after retiring.  If it ever gets to a point where i can choose the practiioner and it be like a HMO/PPO, may change my mind.
« Last Edit: August 19, 2018, 07:21:18 PM by robtmc »
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mrgaf

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2018, 09:51:19 PM »
Just went a couple of times to get my disability.......
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dustoff003

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2018, 07:26:53 AM »
Haven’t went yet and don’t plan on it, I did register online for the burn pit registery so I am probably in the system. As long as I am able to work and or have other health care options I do not intend to use the VA it would be my last resort.
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Soleyobo

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2018, 12:17:41 AM »
So the general consensus is no. 
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WTF?Shane

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2018, 10:16:37 PM »
Quote from: Soleyobo on August 20, 2018, 12:17:41 AM
So the general consensus is no. 
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Colt808

Re: Question for Vets
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2018, 10:40:42 PM »
Quote from: Soleyobo on August 18, 2018, 12:58:13 AM
Any of you guys use the VA as your primary health care plan?  My employer health care plan is $$$ wondering if VA is worth it and dropping my current health care plan.  I'm well aware of the horror stories of the VA.
I used VA medical as my primary for a few years in the 90's because it was a cheap alternative while finishing law school. During that time, a poorly trained physician diagnosed intermittent insomnia as Gulf War syndrome and a chart mix up almost led to testicular cancer surgery for minor groin injury.  I ended up paying out of pocket for second opinions that fixed the problems with a prescription for 10 Valium and ice packs/rest. This is not some anecdotal horror story...My only two visits to the VA almost got me hooked on Prozac and neutered.

That said, it was a long time ago and they seem to have better doctors, facilities and procedures now. But my opinion is, VA medical is only an option if it is the ONLY option.
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