REMARKS
Healthcare preferences and VA services for post-9/11 veterans
2:03:15
ยท
48 sec
Ryan Graham shares observations about the healthcare preferences of post-9/11 veterans, noting a tendency to rely more on private providers. He also discusses the benefits of VA healthcare and mentions the CHAMPVA program.
- Many post-9/11 veterans prefer private healthcare providers
- Graham highlights the benefits of VA healthcare, including no copays
- The CHAMPVA program for veterans' family members is mentioned
- Mercedes Elias points out the long wait times for VA appointments
- The discussion concludes with acknowledgment of both the benefits and challenges of VA healthcare services
Ryan Graham
2:03:15
But I I do have to point out one thing that I find interesting.
2:03:18
I'm I'm very inquisitive.
2:03:19
I like to ask a lot of vets.
2:03:21
So I noticed a lot of the post 911 vets served in Iraq, Afghanistan, anywhere in g one.
2:03:27
They tend to rely more on, their private providers.
2:03:31
One of the members of my post, he actually works for Northwell Health, so why not utilize Northwell Health?
2:03:37
But the VA is actually good.
2:03:39
You don't have any co pays, nothing.
2:03:41
My wife, she's actually on CHAMPVA.
2:03:44
We're about to get her set up through, I forgot what it's called, CHAMPVA over on 23rd Street.
2:03:49
So she can get care there just in case something.
Mercedes Elias
2:03:52
But it still takes a long time to get an appointment.
2:03:54
I
Ryan Graham
2:03:55
mean, month
Mercedes Elias
2:03:56
month, if not multiple month at a time.
2:03:58
So
Robert Holden
2:04:01
Well, thank you both.
2:04:02
Thank you so much.
2:04:03
And, we're gonna move on to the public now, public testimony.