No matter what, I will continue my Tricare Prime coverage for the benefit of my family. Difficult to decide, especially not knowing the intricacies of how the health systems work together, if at all. But I am torn with what is best to do here.Ĭan I be seen by the VA and still pay to see my civilian doctor? Is it best over-all to just switch to the VA health care system and stick it out there? The driving isn't a big deal with the travel reimbursement. Sometimes you will be able to use your health care benefit for dental and other specialty care coverage options. Veterans are not responsible to pay for VA medical services. Veterans with private health insurance may choose to use these sources of coverage as a supplement to their VA benefits. I know one big advantage to being seen at the VA is that my medical records are already with the VA, and I don't have to worry about transferring copies of medical records. VA Health Benefits can include help with basic medical care, wellness and preventive care, immunizations, genetic disease counseling, inpatient hospital services and other care needs. Remember, it is always a good idea to inform your doctors if you are receiving care outside of VA so your health care can be coordinated. I know I would receive mileage reimbursement for driving to the VA hospital, but is it worth the effort? So my main question is, should I stay paying to be seen by my PCM of choice, or should I start being seen at the VA? The only VA care near me is a small outpatient clinic.
#Paying for va medical care registration
Recently I completed my registration for VA medical care. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA health benefits count as medical coverage under the ACA. Those without coverage must pay a penalty when they file their taxes. I really like my PCM, and although I don't like spending the money, it's kind of nice to be seen in the civilian sector (plus I can get same day appointments if needed). The Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare or the ACA, requires most Americans to have health insurance coverage. Being 90% I obviously have some problems, and those co-pays do add up. The base I'm nearest does not have room for new retirees, so I have been paying my $12 co-pays for my doc visits (free meds on base, though). I am paying for Tricare Prime for my family (and myself). My apologies if this has been addressed before. I did some thread searching and couldn't come up with the answer I was looking for.
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