Co Pay To Va

[bojack]

Hi, I am in the process of my claim and VA is making me pay for all my treatment right now because it has been over 5 years since I got out. Also, just because I make little over $33000 per year I do not qualify for any kind of fiancial help from them. Is there any way I do not have to pay those co payment and they can just take that money out when my calim gets settle down the road.

Thank you so much

[boomer2]

If you get a 50% or more rating you don't have to pay any co-pays. Although, I'm not real sure about that. I know I am now at 50% and I am currently being treated for non SC'd condition and they have not asked for a copay. Also, whatever you pay them now for co-pays and you get SC'd for that condition they will refund the money to you. If you have private medical coverage the VA will bill them and you may not have to pay a copay.

[jbasser]

http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/cost/copays.asp

Pay them and if you get 50 percent demand they pay it back with interest. They will do that.

J

[bojack]

Thank you all for your help, I guess I will have to keep paying them.. I have been cutting down my therpy program because it is getting too expensive. Over $400 per month sometimes.

[carlie]

You can also contact finance and at least request a waiver of co-pays.

[bojack]

thanks, I am going to try that, but last time I did it. They said, no because I make more than $33000 per year and have full time job (not homeless as well).

[Vync]

If you are seeking treatment for SC conditions and live far enough out, you might also be able to get travel pay. In my experience, they don't like to go back very far to pay travel co-pays.