Priority Group 3 Non Sc

[fogcloud]

I am 10% sc'd. I need an in-hospital operation that is not sc'd. I am priority 3 and I exceed the means test (because of my wife's income). Will I be charged for thiis operation? If so, how much?

Fog

[sixthscents]

Fog, this is really a question for the business office at your local VA Medical Center. They could probably tell you how much you would be liable for, and if you could do payments etc.

[jbasser]

Fog, follow the link I have attached.

You pay no copayment. Your procedure will be covered as part of the VA benefits package.

If you or your wife have insurance, it will be billed if not, no big deal.

http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/Librar...CopayGlance.pdf

Hope this helps.

J

[Rockhound]

I am SC at 0% for a nasal fracture/deviated septum due to trauma, i have had to inhouse procedures, one was done in a day and the other they sent me to another VA hospital which required a three day hospital stay, except for co-pays for medication, I paid nothing and since the couldn't do the second procedure inhouse, they paid for my transpertation to and from their by air.

As long as your PCP or Specialist says you need the procedure and it isn't an elective that they don't cover, I wouldn't worry, but to be safe, like the other has said, check with business office or elligibility, one of them will know.

Good luck on the procedure and let us know what you find out and how things turn out.

Rockhound Rider B)

[fogcloud]

I am SC at 0% for a nasal fracture/deviated septum due to trauma, i have had to inhouse procedures, one was done in a day and the other they sent me to another VA hospital which required a three day hospital stay, except for co-pays for medication, I paid nothing and since the couldn't do the second procedure inhouse, they paid for my transpertation to and from their by air.

As long as your PCP or Specialist says you need the procedure and it isn't an elective that they don't cover, I wouldn't worry, but to be safe, like the other has said, check with business office or elligibility, one of them will know.

Good luck on the procedure and let us know what you find out and how things turn out.

Rockhound Rider B)

Thanks everyone. This is exactly what I was looking for in an answer. Hadit, once again is AWESOME!

Fog