3 MUST KNOW Facts about Emergency Care for Veterans | theSITREP

In this episode, theSITREP covers three important facts, Veterans need to know, before using emergency care at a non-VA facility. For additional videos and resources, on this topic, please visit the links below.

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[ianpatrick]

So great to learn this information before using emergency care, rather than trying to figure it out after the fact. Thank you so much for sharing!

[louc]

I had to go to the emergency room last month. I told them i was a 100 percent disabled veteran. While I was waiting, this lady came over to help me. She actually works for the VA, and she travels in her area (she's from Philly) she was unbelievably helpful, professional, and friendly. Her father is a Vietnam Veteran too. So a few weeks later i got what I thought was a bill, It was an explanation of benefits. $4, 500.00, completely paid for by the VA. This is an unbelievable benefit. My Medicare co-pay would have been through the roof.

[wdeey]

Thank you for sharing this information!!!

[nukejets]

Good information. Always like your videos. Keep up the good work.

[dtpdtp]

VERY HELPFUL, AND TIMELY for our household. Appreciate the clarity and brevity.

[NavyAviationVeteranRVer]

Is it true that the va is cutting rural ambulance services for vets?

[DeotisConwell]

Nursing home quatifily for 20 per vetran

[morganpirate]

That last 9ne is the I really NEED now!! Thznks.

[robin]

if you need an ambulance, does any ambulance that shows up take you to the va? does the va pay for the ambulance?

[dawngrayson-scales]

I would just like to comment on the Express Mail Prescription Program I noticed that there was a gentleman you were speaking with & he stated that there was a O cost to the monthly

I would like to let you guys know thats not true, I have had to pay EXPRESS SCRIPTS on a certain basis due to the medication for a 90 supply which is what they usually give due to the fact it is MAIL ORDER.... THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INFORMATION THOUGH SITREP IS VERY HELPFUL

[olesyatop]

Can you talk more about CHAMP VA dependents?

[Mike-ewzn]

Hummm, I know mileage reimbursement doesn’t work. Wonder how emergency care would work out? Good thing I’m on Medicare!

[ronaldbobeck]

Before I would ask the Dept of Veterans Affairs for any thing. I have a Medicare advantage plan. I have a in network clinic not 3 miles from my house I ll pay my 20 buck s rather than drive up to Durham NC which costs more then the 20.I have been stuck with a 100 copay ftom a producure that was deemed essential, but the VA. Has said no to . The only ding on my credit in over 20 yrs No more.

[DeotisConwell]

Nursing home quatifily for 20 per vetran