Obama To Cut Healthcare Benefits For Military

Post by **Nolan** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:50 am

http://nation.foxnews.com/obama/2013/01 ... s-military

Post by **ChopperDoc** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:36 am

I am old I guess. I remember when a soldier and his family got healthcare nearly free of charge on the base. Then they started saving money by cutting healthcare facilities on bases and paying for insurance for most family members, then you started having to pitch in for family members.

Not much incentive to enlist when the private sector is doing well, but right now I can see where enlisting is still a viable option for some folks.

Post by **WLJ** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:46 am

Post by **Nolan** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:00 am

As long as people who refuse to work and rob the system have health care it is all good--would not want to spend money on military health care for our brave men and woman serving our country--obamma phones for everyone!!!

Post by **Ian** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:02 am

Nolan wrote:As long as people who refuse to work and rob the system have health care it is all good--would not want to spend money on military health care for our brave men and woman serving our country--obamma phones for everyone!!!

When re-enlistment becomes a problem as no one can afford to be apart of the military anymore he will use it as a new skid to push his bullshit.

Post by **Nolan** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:11 am

Ian wrote:
Nolan wrote:As long as people who refuse to work and rob the system have health care it is all good--would not want to spend money on military health care for our brave men and woman serving our country--obamma phones for everyone!!!
When re-enlistment becomes a problem as no one can afford to be apart of the military anymore he will use it as a new skid to push his bullshit.

word--health care is one of the big draws to stay in the military

LCPL_NBREW · Post by **LCPL_NBREW** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:06 pm

I'm a little ole E-3 with 2 1/2 years in. while I've been in I broke my arm/ did nerve damage and have had to get surgery to fix the problem and I'm very thankfully Tricare covered the surgery and physical therapy but know I guess if I get injured in training Ill pay out of pocket with what little pay I do get

Post by **ChopperDoc** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:12 pm

Active duty soldiers do not pay for TRICARE for themselves do they? I thought it was only fro dependents Health / dental coverage?

LCPL_NBREW · Post by **LCPL_NBREW** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:24 pm

No I don't pay for Tricare im sure it comes out of my pay somewhere but im just saying with the way things are going its going to end up that we have to pay

Post by **shelbygoat** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:47 pm

ChopperDoc wrote:Active duty soldiers do not pay for TRICARE for themselves do they? I thought it was only fro dependents Health / dental coverage?

Reserve programs are different and a small co pay is made in some cases. It's not free healthcare, its severely reduced healthcare.

http://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/ ... anges.aspx

Notice the bottom statement...

Pharmacies at military hospitals and clinics will continue to provide medications with no copays. Visit http://www.TRICARE.mil/pharmacycosts for more details.

As far as active duty, no you wont pay in most cases, unless you are found at fault. Such as you get into a motorcycle accident and you dont have a license and half the safety gear on.

And another instance, if you are overseas and in Korea, but NOT command sponsored and bring your wife. You MUST pay all medical related expenses for her, that also means the delivery of a baby.

If you follow the guidance of the regulations put in place, all is well. Regulations are there for a reason, you are a Soldier, follow em.

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:58 am

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