Do you have other forms of health care coverage like a private insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE?
Yes, I do.
Then you can use VA health care benefits along with these plans.
That's unexpected, but great to know. Do I still have to carry open health care related costs, which my current insurance doesn't cover?
Depending on your assigned priority group, you may have a copay for non-service-connected care.
And what if I'm part of a lower priority group?
In that case, you could lose your VA health care benefits in the future.
That doesn't sound good. If I delay signing up, does that have any negative consequences?
Yes, you'll pay a penalty. This penalty gets bigger each year you delay signing up and you'll pay it every year for the rest of your life.
Ouch. Are you billing Medicare as well?
We don't bill Medicare or Medicaid, but we may bill Medicare supplemental health insurance for covered services.
Should I cancel my Medicare or continue to use it?