Are there any other Veterans here on RP who don't go to the VA and have access through Medicare?

SPC Brett Curry — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:38:36 -0400

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 6:06 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:06:09 -0400

SPC Brett Curry I had an outstanding surgery experience at the Houston VA, but my other experiences at the Houston VA were bad, so I use Medicare. I have moved, so I will try my local VA.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 6:24 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:24:07 -0400

I have not used the VA. Medicare plus tri care for life covers everything.

Response by SPC Brett Curry made Sep 1 at 2017 8:23 PM

SPC Brett Curry — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:23:44 -0400

And what do you think about the new Heath care bill that will force anyone who is eligible for government Heath care must take the kind of care,.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 1 at 2017 8:32 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:32:06 -0400

I am on Medicare and have never been to the VA.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Sep 1 at 2017 9:26 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:26:11 -0400

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.

Response by SFC Jerry Humphries made Sep 1 at 2017 10:16 PM

SFC Jerry Humphries — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:16:04 -0400

I use my employers insurance and Tricare, I don't have patience for the VA.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Sep 1 at 2017 10:23 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:23:36 -0400

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.