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Ike Skelton (D), HASC Chairman, admits Obamacare doesn't protect servicemembers, families
Skelton Press Release ^ | March 18, 2010 | Rep Skelton

Posted on 03/19/2010 10:13:55 PM PDT by No Longer Free State

Skelton to Introduce Legislation to Protect TRICARE

Washington, D.C.—Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) released the statement below regarding his intent to introduce legislation to explicitly state in law that TRICARE and the DOD nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the health care requirements currently under consideration by Congress for individual health insurance. These programs provide health coverage to members of the military and their families, military retirees and their families, and employees of U.S. military post/base exchanges and other nonappropriated fund activities.

“Our nation’s military provides us with first-class protection, and it is our obligation to provide them—and their families—with first-class health care in return. While some of this Committee’s members may disagree on overall health care reform, we are united in our commitment to ensuring that any measure signed into law will not have any unintended consequences that adversely impact the military health care programs for our men and women in uniform and their families.

“Although the health care legislation passed by the House explicitly exempted TRICARE from being affected, the Senate bill did not. Unfortunately, the parliamentary rules of the reconciliation process did not allow for the inclusion of language that specifically protects these programs. To reassure our nation’s service members and their families that their health coverage will remain unaffected by this, I will introduce legislation this week to explicitly state that TRICARE and the NAF health plans meet all requirements for individual health insurance; this language will also be included in this year’s national defense authorization bill.”


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To: Former Military Chick

Where has the media been on this? never heard anything on Fox news about Tricare and other military insurance being excluded. IF this had been presented to the American people there is NO doubt Obamacare would have been DOA.


41 posted on 03/20/2010 12:55:16 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: Former Military Chick; Alamo-Girl
This bill is a total abortion of fundamental American principles. Moreover, it is thoroughly unconstitutional — it has no authority to do what it claims to have the power to do. The power comes from We the People and nowhere else.

Every one of these pro-Obamacare vandals has sworn an oath of office that requires the subordination of public office holders to the Will of the People as described in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.

People who vote for this bill are voting against the Constitution; and as such, are subject to impeachment (in whatever most suitable fashion) on grounds of frank violation of their Oath of Office.

A huge can of worms is being opened, in this pretext/fiasco of so-called "legitimate governance." And it is the most corrupt can of worms I've ever seen come out of Washington, both procedurely and policywise. It is a national disgrace that Congress is even talking about it, let alone trying to pass it tomorrow.

But it still ain't over till the fat lady sings....

42 posted on 03/20/2010 1:00:15 PM PDT by betty boop (Moral law is not rooted in factual laws of nature; they only tell us what happens, not what ought to)
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To: Former Military Chick

fed up in sunny 8^) Florida!


43 posted on 03/20/2010 1:57:46 PM PDT by tutstar (Baptist Ping list - freepmail me to get on or ...off.)
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To: Former Military Chick
Yes, the Jenkins staffer we spoke with indicated they just voted on the House floor to pass Skelton's bill to "fix" the Harry Reid bill's "oversight" of not protecting VA and TRICARE from the latest government debacle. He expected the 'fix' to make it through the Senate because TRICARE and VA are 'well respected' on the hill.

We asked him to bring three points to the attention of our Congresswoman:

1. We have no guarantees the senate democrats will have any interest in taking up the reconciliation bill, let alone a third bill on health care, after the wire-brushing they've all been going through over the current bill.

2. We have no idea how many other 'oversights' there are yet to be discovered in the current Senate bill - and now the House reconciliation bill - that will require their own 'fix' bills, with each subsequent 'fix' having a reduced chance of the senate bothering to take it up.

3. The US Constitution also used to be 'well respected' on the hill, too. We've seen what has happened to that. Why should we expect democrats to continue to 'respect' TRICARE, VA, or our veterans themselves once Obama has a bill to sign?

45 posted on 03/20/2010 2:31:31 PM PDT by No Longer Free State
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To: GailA

Ping!!


46 posted on 03/20/2010 4:32:58 PM PDT by Evil Slayer (Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war)
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To: Former Military Chick

Thanks for the ping FMC. I cannot help but wonder how many Demorats actually know what is in or not in the bill as it now stands. It is all smoke and mirrors. Surely we shall hear from the Republican side on this issue soon.


47 posted on 03/20/2010 5:23:19 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....)
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To: TxAnn56
My dad tried to serve in WWII. He was too young for the U.S. military, so he tried to head to Canada to serve. He was caught at the border.
48 posted on 03/20/2010 6:07:26 PM PDT by Myrddin
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To: Brytani
My family has given and given to this country - I refuse to let them down by allowing the United States to turn into a dictatorship.

I didn't want to belabor my post with the full heritage of military service for all the relatives. I agree that we have to stand up and prevent the country from going down the route of dictatorship.

49 posted on 03/20/2010 6:10:25 PM PDT by Myrddin
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To: betty boop
This bill is a total abortion of fundamental American principles. Moreover, it is thoroughly unconstitutional — it has no authority to do what it claims to have the power to do. The power comes from We the People and nowhere else.

Indeed. Thank you for your insights, dearest sister in Christ!

50 posted on 03/20/2010 9:15:54 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Former Military Chick

Sent several emails to Fox News blasting them for not airing the military exclusion in Obamacare. This morning I heard it mentioned by the guy that anchored with Megyn Kelly. It needs to be brought to the attention of the American people and blasted on the airwaves.


51 posted on 03/21/2010 8:33:15 AM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: No Longer Free State
In other words...

WE ARE SO SCREWED!

Thanks a lot, Blue Dog Democrats. You jerks.

52 posted on 03/21/2010 11:30:46 AM PDT by T Lady (The MSM: Pravda West)
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To: Evil Slayer

2011!

MILITARY & Retired MILITARY

Veterans’ G.I. Bill benefits MIA
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_14516354#axzz0hJ33foKo

TRI CARE FOR LIFE This from a google search:

http://economicspolitics.blogspot.com/2009/05/tricare-for-life-is-obama-trying-to.html

This option would help reduce the costs of TFL, as well as costs for Medicare, by introducing minimum out-of pocket requirements for beneficiaries. Under this option, TFL would not cover any of the first $525 of an enrollee’s cost-sharing liabilities for calendar year 2011 and would limit coverage to 50 percent of the next $4,725 in Medicare cost sharing that the beneficiary incurred. (Because all further cost sharing would be covered by TFL, enrollees could not pay more than $2,888 in cost sharing in that year.) http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/99xx/doc9925/12-18-HealthOptions.pdf

Impact of Medicare Reimbursement Rate Decrease on TRICARE

http://www.tricare.mil

On March 3, Congress passed emergency legislation delaying the 21.2 percent decrease in Medicare reimbursement rates for an additional 30 days. The TRICARE Management Activity greatly appreciates Congress’ swift action as it allowed more time to fully evaluate the impact the decrease in Medicare reimbursement rates will have on the TRICARE program.

Whatever the outcome, TRICARE will take at least 30 days to fully understand the impact on TRICARE and take appropriate action. While federal law requires TRICARE reimbursement rates to be equal to Medicare rates to the extent practical, the law does permit TRICARE to make exceptions to ensure an adequate network of providers or to eliminate a situation of severely impaired access to care.
More information about this legislation and its impact on TRICARE will be posted on the TRICARE.mil website as soon as it becomes available.

Dems Stiff Soldiers: Health Care Plan Will NOT Protect Military Health Plans
Atlas Shrugs ^ | March 20, 2010 | Pamela Geller

Trillions for his goons, the unions, the ACORNS, the AmericCorps that suck the lifeblood out of the hard-working American, the soul of America — the ones who play by the rules .... and now the military.

Democrats’ Plan Will NOT Protect Military Health Plans
http://www.gop.gov/blog/10/03/20/democrats-plan-will-not-protect

From House Republican Policy:
*9.2 million military personnel, families and retirees don’t deserve a back room deal?
“Although the health care legislation passed by the House explicitly exempted TRICARE from being affected, the Senate bill did not. Unfortunately, the parliamentary rules of tof the reconciliation process did not allow for the inclusion of language that specficially protects these programs.” — Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO)
Background: On March 18, 2010, just days before the House votes on the Democrats’ government takeover of health care, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced he would introduce legislation to preemptively state that TRICARE and the Department of Defense non-appropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the health care requirements currently under consideration by Congress for individual health insurance. TRICARE and the NAF health plans programs provide health coverage to members of the military and their families, military retirees and their families, and employees of U.S. military post/base exchanges. Chairman Skelton even stated he would also insert this legislative language into the national defense authorization bill, reiterating the threat the health care bill currently poses to military health plans. This is an explicit admission that the final Democrat health care bill does not protect these plans.

Military Protections Scrapped: The Senate-passed health care bill, which the House is expected to “deem” passed on March 21, 2010, omitted protections for military health plans that were included in the House bill.

(Excerpt) Read more at atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com ...

Pushing Veterans Toward the Grave
http://www.christianpost.com/blogs/opinion/2009/08/pushing-veterans-toward-the-grave-31/
Outrage: Filipino Vets Waiting for the Big Payout
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourmoney/personalfinance/articles/outrage_filipino_vets_waiting_for_the_big_payout.html
“These veterans have been waiting for these benefits for a very long time—more than 60 years. Now that the money is there, there may not be enough,” Arcebal says.
Bill Would Restrict Veterans’ Health Care Options
http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/hcva09/hcva110609-1.htm
Congress plans to block Tricare fee increases
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/10/military_tricarefees_blocked_100709w/

By Rick Maze - Staff writer, Oct 7, 2009
Tricare fee increases imposed last week by the Defense Department will be repealed by a provision of the compromise 2010 defense authorization bill unveiled Wednesday by House and Senate negotiators.
The fee increases were announced on Sept. 30 and took effect on Oct. 1, but the defense bill, HR 2647, includes a provision barring any fee increases until the start of fiscal 2011.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Bill Matz, president of the National Association for Uniformed Services, said the announcement of fee increases was shocking considering that the Obama administration promised earlier this year to hold off on any new fee Tricare fee increases until fiscal 2011.

“President Obama and DoD assured NAUS and the entire military family earlier this year that there would rightly be no increases in any Tricare fees” in fiscal 2010, Matz said. “We took them at their word, and I can’t believe that a co-pay increase like this was allowed to go forward,” he added.

Courtsey Freeper Yorkie

Well, Reps Buck McKeon, (R) CALIF, Geoff Davis, (R) Kentucky, Steve Buyer (R) Indiana were trying to get an amendment passed to protect Tri-Care and Tri-Care for Life, (if Obamacare passes tomorrow), but it was knocked down by the Dems, because they said the Republicans were just trying to stall the vote - and there was NOTHING in the bill that would stop Tri-Care from caring for our Vets and Ret. Vets and families. It got pretty heated, especially by Rep. Geoff Davis. He was near tears over what this bill is going to do to Tri-Care!


53 posted on 03/21/2010 4:42:11 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, disabled,seniors & retired Military)
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To: No Longer Free State

Does anyone know if Ike Skelton will face any competition in the 2010 election? he is just barely out of my district and announced saturday that he was running. I want to support his opposition


54 posted on 03/21/2010 5:33:19 PM PDT by katiedidit1
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To: No Longer Free State

Nothing surprises me anymore...


55 posted on 03/22/2010 11:39:07 AM PDT by stevie_d_64 (I'm jus sayin')
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To: GailA

Thanks for that info.


56 posted on 03/23/2010 9:07:20 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (All comments about the current communist congress are now self censored.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; GodBlessUSA; fatima; ...

Read reply #53 and pass it to others, especially military and retired military members.


57 posted on 03/23/2010 9:13:35 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (All comments about the current communist congress are now self censored.)
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To: Arrowhead1952; No Longer Free State

58 posted on 03/23/2010 9:50:05 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income... Fire the government)
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To: Arrowhead1952

You’re welcome, knowledge is power, spread it. Between the Medicare and Tricare cut & gut we seniors will be having a tough time.

good bumper sticker.

$523 BILLION IN MEDICARE CUT & GUT: How’s that Hope & Change working for U.


59 posted on 03/23/2010 3:12:32 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, disabled,seniors & retired Military)
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To: GailA

bfl


60 posted on 05/23/2010 8:38:14 AM PDT by stentorian conservative (Obama is sinking the boat that was built to stay afloat.)
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