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Veterans

GP6971

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4. Thanks for cross posting this.

Reply to halfulglas (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 4, 2022, 09:23 PM

Aug 2022

I like the concept, but I don't think the current environment (repukes and insurance companies) would ever go for it. I would add one caveat...make the time in service to six years...the same as congressional members to receive health care benefits.

I was one of those that my disability developed later in life. Thankfully my state has a very strong Veterans Affairs advocate program, but it still took 4 months to get into the VA Health Care system.

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Turn troll Rand Paul's snark on its head. [View all] halfulglas Aug 2022 OP

Rand Paul will get government paid healthcare the rest of his life for his "service". Midnight Writer Aug 2022 #1

As a Veteran I enjoy being among fellow Veterans at the V.A. pwb Aug 2022 #2

No, just that it should be open to all veterans whether care needed is for service related halfulglas Aug 2022 #3

Thanks for cross posting this. GP6971 Aug 2022 #4

I agree the 6 year service requirement is good but vets definitely have real "skin in the game." halfulglas Aug 2022 #5