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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	Actually
	Date:	8/11/2009 12:30:27 PM

I haven't served, as you well know. But, I've worked with a number of people who did. I think the active duty military healthcare is adequate as long as you don't have anything really serious. I know a senior NCO who had 3 "abnormal" papsmears and no futher investigation was done. By the time she finally saw a Dr. for additional symptoms, she had very advanced cancer. She was treated, but her cancer has metastisized to her brain. Unfortunately, she is now fighting for a medical discharge. She is 42.

CHAMPUS was a nightmare. They replaced it with Tricare, which seems to be somewhat better. My BIL is retired Military. When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, all of her bills were picked up by Tricare and what wasn't was paid by her BCBS (she's a federal employee). Under her regular BCBS she would have had to pay $3K out of pocket.

The thing about military health care is that it is part of the deal for serving. If you have a service connected disability, then you are supposed to be taken care of. My limited exposure to the VA has to do with my DH's service connected disability. One of DH's problem is his damaged knees. Horrible, borders on incompetent. Although DH is likely eligible to have his upcoming knee surgery at a VA facility for free, he's going to St. Vincent's to have his surgery, using his federal insurance and whatever we have to pay out of pocket. I am thankful we have that option.
I feel sorry for the young men and women who have to rely on the VA for their care after they are medically discharged.
I don't know if you all got the coverage on what was happening to military members that were being returned to Walter Reed for treatment after being injured on active duty. Another nightmare. Substandard conditions -- and Walter Reed is where the Congress and all the high ranking officers got treated. The facility was overwhelmed (not to mention that it had been "Brac'd -- Base realignment and Closure -- and the facilities run down.

Our military members deserve the best care during their service and after. They shouldn't have to pay for their care.