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Originally Posted by JoMar

I don't see this as Vets being booted, rather than the plans being booted. I know many retired vets that are in the health system but they have acceptable plans. Some posts seem to suggest that the Villages Health Care is the only provider that does not accept Tricare and that is false, there are many providers that do not accept Tricare. Why? Seems the "negotiated rate" that Tricare is looking for is below the minimums the provider can accept. I suspect that VHC has made a business decision with UHC that is in it's best interests while Tricare and other health care plan providers try to do the same thing in negotiating rates. As a vet, I understand that I am not entitled to stuff but that if the government or other businesses provides opportunities I have a choice to take advantage of it or not. Health care providers run a business and they have every right and an obligation to run their business's in a profitable profile. VHC made a decision on what works in their interests and decided to get in bed with UHC. You as an individual made a decision on what works in your interest and decided to get in bed with Tricare. Since there are other doctors and providers in the area that do accept medicare and tricare you can still receive services.

makes sense to me!!!