VA while travelling
This is my first post, and don't generally post or reply unless asked directly (hate the flaming). My wife and I are preparing to start full timing. We have the tow vehicle (2013 F250) and are wait...
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THANKS for your service(s)
Welcome Home!
We full timed for 7 yrs. and I used VA Medical. Primary was in Sioux Falls due to our 'domicile' address.
I discussed being a FT RVr with my primary VA Doctor. She wrote me RX's for 90 days with three refills (total of one year coverage). All of my Rxs could be filled/mailed to me thru VA on-line EHealth.
As we traveled I have used VA Hospitals Walk-In/Out Patient clinics in FL, GA, CA and AZ.
First had to go to 'Eligibility Office' in each one.....register which involved showing my current VA Med Card in order to be 'part of their system'
Was NOT allowed to use any 'Community Based Clinic' just hospitals.
Each yr. had to check in with primary VA doctor and get new set of Rxs.
Some 'systems' were easier than others....CA being one with some hassle.
As for the NEW CARD.....my personal experience has been a joke.
Now have a S&B house, use CBOC in Cottonwood and VA Hospital in Prescott.
Everything WAS smooth, hassle free until recent issues down in Phoenix VA.
Then all of a sudden scheduling issues/delays locally. And NEW Choice Card shows up.
Call the listed number...yes sir you are 'in system'
No sir you are not authorized
Yes sir you have new card but you are not approved
Call local clinic.....Don't know nothing.
Good luck on VA Care while traveling.
Discuss with primary doctor now
Discuss with 'Patient Advocate'-----every hospital has an office
Discuss with 'Eligibility Office'
Do NOT go off 'assuming' you will have needed coverage. NOT all places have same capabilities/treatments/services
THANKS for your service(s)
Welcome Home!
We full timed for 7 yrs. and I used VA Medical. Primary was in Sioux Falls due to our 'domicile' address.
I discussed being a FT RVr with my primary VA Doctor. She wrote me RX's for 90 days with three refills (total of one year coverage). All of my Rxs could be filled/mailed to me thru VA on-line EHealth.
As we traveled I have used VA Hospitals Walk-In/Out Patient clinics in FL, GA, CA and AZ.
First had to go to 'Eligibility Office' in each one.....register which involved showing my current VA Med Card in order to be 'part of their system'
Was NOT allowed to use any 'Community Based Clinic' just hospitals.
Each yr. had to check in with primary VA doctor and get new set of Rxs.
Some 'systems' were easier than others....CA being one with some hassle.
As for the NEW CARD.....my personal experience has been a joke.
Now have a S&B house, use CBOC in Cottonwood and VA Hospital in Prescott.
Everything WAS smooth, hassle free until recent issues down in Phoenix VA.
Then all of a sudden scheduling issues/delays locally. And NEW Choice Card shows up.
Call the listed number...yes sir you are 'in system'
No sir you are not authorized
Yes sir you have new card but you are not approved
Call local clinic.....Don't know nothing.
Good luck on VA Care while traveling.
Discuss with primary doctor now
Discuss with 'Patient Advocate'-----every hospital has an office
Discuss with 'Eligibility Office'
Do NOT go off 'assuming' you will have needed coverage. NOT all places have same capabilities/treatments/services