VETERANS ARE EXEMPT FROM HR 4887 HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION
Published by MoonDog on March 23, 2010
Some veterans groups were concerned about the healthcare legislation that was signed into law this morning with regard to how it might effect our nation’s veterans.
In separate press releases from The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, the new healthcare bill exempts veterans.
The press releases stated that veterans can be assured that this legislation will not affect their health care systems.
The Chairmen of five house committees including Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Bob Filner and Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton, issued a joint letter reaffirming that the health reform legislation as written would protect those receiving care through all TRICARE and Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
The TRICARE Affirmation Act, made it crystal clear that our veterans – in particular those who depend on TRICARE – will not be harmed by this bill.
While it remains unclear how veterans will provide documentation proving their status, disabled veterans should be prepared to provide a copy of their award letters received from the VA.
To put everything in plain language, veterans can continue receiving medical care through the VA system.
Disabled veterans will not be required to purchase medical insurance nor will they be taxed or fined for not purchasing medical insurance as outlined in HR 4887.
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