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Veterans

The River

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6. I Drive 62 Miles

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Thu Jan 31, 2019, 09:18 AM

Jan 2019

to Sacramento although I'm supposed to be using Reno
which is about 110 miles away. The local hospital is about 15 miles away. I'd rather walk to the VA before using the local facility.
This whole privatization effort is a "money grab" by insurance companies who "handle" appointments and payment. From what I've heard from other vets is that the Choice program takes too long and requires too much pre-approval BS.

I trust tRump will be gone in 2 years or less. Whatever damage he allows can be undone after 2020. I'll just hang on 'till then.

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New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector ca [View all] nitpicker Jan 2019 OP

I would rather drive to Temple and Austin than use the Scott and White here in Marble Falls. marble falls Jan 2019 #1

The GOP Plan is to get Veterans to Turbineguy Jan 2019 #2

In Temple, the VA is partenered up with Scott and White. The VA is very good at one thing ... marble falls Jan 2019 #3

That's good. Turbineguy Jan 2019 #4

Yoiks. I hope eveything is OK. Colitis? marble falls Jan 2019 #5

Allergic to cows milk Turbineguy Jan 2019 #7

Wow. Glad you survived. I can't wear a Speedo. I need a Lardo. marble falls Jan 2019 #8

I am 100% service-connected disabled. Cold War Spook Feb 2019 #12

Sounds like they are doing pretty well, giving you some good years. Speaking of spooks ... marble falls Feb 2019 #13

I Drive 62 Miles The River Jan 2019 #6

Two things, Cold War Spook Feb 2019 #9

I'm not sure what to tell you. GP6971 Feb 2019 #10

Thank you for your opinion. I did not expect a legal opinion. Cold War Spook Feb 2019 #11