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Veterans

Dysfunctional

(452 posts) Sat Dec 17, 2022, 10:13 AM Dec 2022

I have a question about Medicare. [View all]

I am 100% service-connected disabled and receive all of my medical needs through the VA. Is there any reason for me to keep my Medicare or should I drop it and get another $164 a month?

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I have a question about Medicare. [View all] Dysfunctional Dec 2022 OP

What happens if the VA hospital or wherever you access care closes? mahina Dec 2022 #1

Except for my primary doctor, all other doctors are non-VA. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #6

Disability attorney perspective: Jirel Dec 2022 #2

I use Medicare to fill the few holes in VA coverage. I'm not... TreasonousBastard Dec 2022 #3

Being disabled don't you get Medicaid? gab13by13 Dec 2022 #4

No, my wife and I can't get Medicaid because of our income. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #8

What if you are out of town or have an emergency and taken to a regular hospital? Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #5

I am covered for all medical anywhere in the U.S. I can go to any hospital in an emergency. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #7

I wonder if there are some other medicare benefits you might lose? Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #9

Don't do it. 1WorldHope Dec 2022 #10

Does your VA benefit cover everything or just service related yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #11

Since I am 100% service-connected disabled, the VA pays for everything. Dysfunctional Dec 2022 #12