I just finished with my annuals with VA Healthcare; annual physical, and bloodwork. We do not have a lab in the Clovis VA; bloodwork has to be sent out. My doctor is the only doctor listed as serving the entire (rural) community.
The reason why I am here; I have never seen so many people in the lobby filling out applications. Wives are scrambling to find coverage for their husband who is possibly at home partially disabled. Fortunately, all veterans can come home.
George Jr eliminated free health care to all veterans and did means testing. However, I believe it was by executive order and got quietly dismissed in later years. I was paying my deductibles, dutifully and faithfully – then they started sending my money back, no explanation. I fall below income requirements, so I was never worried (benefit of being American Black).
President Trump simply does not care about collateral damage. He only sees his primary objective.
Veterans Administration healthcare is about to be overwhelmed by ACA people with nowhere to go.
Note to veterans: all benefits are typically tied to the type of discharge you received, back when you thought it did not matter. Honorable Discharge, and thresholds(?) – you are in. I have been enrolled since 2006.