Discussion: VA To Relax 40-Mile Rule For Private Medical Care

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Not news at all, I received my card allowing me to use as an Health Care Insurance card early last fall. I’ll be using it next week for an MRI, I can get one at the local hospital about 15 miles away vs driving for 2 1/2 hours each way at my VA hospital as the VA clinic I usually go to does not have the equipment. Was supposed to have one installed last Novemberl but sequestration nixed that.

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Good to hear and good luck with your next appointment.

And, thank you for your service to your country.

I’m glad to hear this change is being done – it shows the administration is sincere in responding to problems and helpful suggestions. Especially for veterans in underserved rural communities. Access to rural health care is a problem for veterans and civilians alike, due to many factors.

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