I've been in an employer sponsored healthcare plan and Tricare and there wasn't much difference between 'issues' on either side. You're going to get crappy doctors, long wait times, problems with reimbursements and referrals on both sides.
I will say that I have way more positive things to say about my Tricare experiences. I gave birth to my daughter in a military hospital and then 2 months later my husband got out and we were on the employer sponsored healthcare plan. I was SO happy to get back into Tricare when he went back in.
The birth of my daughter was a wonderful experience. We were extremely well cared for. They let me stay in the hospital an extra day even though I really didn't 'need to'. I was given access to an LC when I was having breastfeeding concerns. I had a private room for the days after my delivery. All in all just a wholly positive experience!
I have never had to wait more than a few weeks for a preventative appointment and if something 'emergency' comes up we can always get into one of the available morning appointments. I feel like the doctors and nurses I have had personal experience with have truly cared about the health and well being of my family. I would be happy if the government were able to make something like what I have access to available to everyone or at least to more people.
My SIL is Canadian and she often talks about the 'myths' about the Canadian healthcare system - some of which have been dispelled or defended by our Canadian contributors already and I won't bother to reiterate their stories :)
"This is not 100% addressed to you, but how in the world is it fair that some have to pay 4 times as much for having healthcare for their child then others?
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I've been in an employer sponsored healthcare plan and Tricare and there wasn't much difference between 'issues' on either side. You're going to get crappy doctors, long wait times, problems with reimbursements and referrals on both sides.
I will say that I have way more positive things to say about my Tricare experiences. I gave birth to my daughter in a military hospital and then 2 months later my husband got out and we were on the employer sponsored healthcare plan. I was SO happy to get back into Tricare when he went back in.
The birth of my daughter was a wonderful experience. We were extremely well cared for. They let me stay in the hospital an extra day even though I really didn't 'need to'. I was given access to an LC when I was having breastfeeding concerns. I had a private room for the days after my delivery. All in all just a wholly positive experience!
I have never had to wait more than a few weeks for a preventative appointment and if something 'emergency' comes up we can always get into one of the available morning appointments. I feel like the doctors and nurses I have had personal experience with have truly cared about the health and well being of my family.
I would be happy if the government were able to make something like what I have access to available to everyone or at least to more people.
My SIL is Canadian and she often talks about the 'myths' about the Canadian healthcare system - some of which have been dispelled or defended by our Canadian contributors already and I won't bother to reiterate their stories :)
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Chrissy
mom to Aidan 8/21/03
Grayson Blaine 12/30/07
"I can't seem to find anything on income limits, and the programs currently in my state do have income limits.
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You may be right with McCain.
I believe the highest is along the lines of $160/month.
"So basically, if you own one halfway decent car outright, you are above the asset limit also."
My state doesn't ask about assets.
"This is not 100% addressed to you, but how in the world is it fair that some have to pay 4 times as much for having healthcare for their child then others?
Tricare is one of the reasons I am against mandatory health plans.
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