My question is,...If you could, would you choose to stay with VA or would you rather have a VA card that would get you into any local hospital in the country that was accepted by any doctor? I have often wondered why there is so much controversy about the VA when all you would have to do is issue a United Health Care card to vets and have them go anywhere they choose. It would have to be cheaper than maintaining a complete separate health system by the Feds. We owe you health care, so why send to to a roach infested hell hole 100 miles away when you live 5 miles from a local hospital? Looks like a no brainer to me but many Vets feel lucky to have what they have. I don't get it.
What say you?
Actually the VA where I live is very good. Right across the street is a level one trauma center. I have had no issues or complaints. Had a heart cath done last year among other thjngs.
I pay for my meds 8.00 for 30 days and 24.00 for 90 days. If I need special testing they send me to another hospital in town and they pay.
I have a gubermit issued VA card that will be accepted at any facility, not thru an independent insurer, all I have to do is register and it is no biggie.