I think the point is that it forces you into the VA care.
It’s a great benefit to have. I don’t see a huge problem with this, though aside from the recent scandal with one of our northern facilities, which we are HOPING rids us of our CongressLesbian Tammy Baldwin (D, WI) I have access to excellent health care through the VA. They even let me go to the nearest hospital for the convenience factor, since I’m over an hour away from the Madison VA Hospital.
I joined last year so I would have health care post-retirement. They gave me a full work-up, all the base-line tests and exams I needed. We have an awesome Women’s Clinic and I got a pap and pelvic and mammogram.
I am a volunteer in a case study for colon cancer, which will go on for the next dozen years or so. Meh. So I’m a guinea pig - if it helps my fellow Vets, I’m good with it. :)
Out of pocket expense for all of the above? $24.00.
Thanks, Taxpayers! However, I EARNED this benefit, and since I’ve been a Taxpayer since I was 15 years old, I contributed, too.
Old Folks use Medicare. Poor Folks use Medicaid. Veteran’s use VA Health care. I don’t see a problem. We have to share the load and use the facilities that apply to our specific cases if the end result IS healthcare for all.