What has President Trump done for veterans so far?
Jun 06, 2018 · President Donald Trump (Screenshot) (CNSNews.com) - President Donald Trump made good on a promise to give veterans more health care options, signing the VA Mission Act into law Wednesday. The VA Mission Act stands for VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks. It allows veterans to seek private health care …
Does Trump’s Executive Order give veterans free health care?
Apr 19, 2017 · The bill will allow veterans to seek private care outside of the VA so long as they live more than 40 miles away from a VA hospital or if they aren’t able to book an appointment within 30 days. Prior to the signing on Wednesday, the Choice program was slated to expire this August with nearly $1 billion sitting in the account unspent.
Why would a veteran seek private medical treatment?
1:42 WASHINGTON – Veterans will have expanded access to medical care outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities beginning Thursday under a …
Can a veteran go outside the VA for medical treatment?
Mar 09, 2018 · For all the Trump haters; today President Trump signed an executive order allowing our veterans to get 100% medical bills paid at hospitals other than a V.A. hospital. This will save the lives of...
When did the Veterans Choice Act become law?
In April 2017, President Donald Trump extended the Veterans Choice Act (a piece of legislation that was signed into law by President Obama in 2014) which gave veterans greater access to health care providers.
Do you have to pay copays for VA health care?
Veterans whose income exceed VA income limits as well as those who choose not to complete the financial assessment at the time of enrollment, must agree to pay required copays for health care services to become eligible for VA healthcare services. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
How many veterans are served by the VA?
The VA, which serves almost 9 million veterans, has faced mounting evidence that workers falsified reports on wait times for medical appointments in an effort to mask frequent, long delays.
Who is the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee?
Opponents said the Senate bill was a “blank check” to spend billions of dollars with little or no way to rein it in. Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt., chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said the overwhelming Senate vote spoke for itself.
