Reopening Of Va Health Care Enrollment Noted.

[allan]

Reopening Of VA Health Care Enrollment Noted.

The Honolulu Star-Bulletin (1/18) notes, "The VA will reopen enrollment in its health care system by July 2009 to about 265,000 veterans whose incomes exceed current limits. Congress provided funds in VA's fiscal year 2009 budget to support the new enrollment. In 1996, Congress established a priority-based enrollment system for VA and a uniform package of medical benefits for all enrollees. The legislation required that each year the VA assess veterans' demand for services and determine if the necessary resources are available to provide timely, quality care to all enrollees. Enrollment for the lowest priority of the eight groups - veterans who are not being compensated for a military-related disability and who have incomes above a set threshold - was suspended in 2003. The VA's computer systems are being modified to accommodate the changes. The rule will take effect by June 30."

http://www.veteranstoday.com/article4484.html

[john999]

I read the VCS and they are screaming about the onslaught of new OIF/OEF vets coming to the VA. What most don't understand is that only a fraction of eligible vets use the VA at this time. If all eligible vets were to use the VA the institution would just collapse. I think the VA will bill for all conditions both SC and NSC if you have insurance. They do what they can get away with if no one complains.

[bob_abad]

Okay, I understand it now. Thanks again, gang!