Question:
I am a wife of a passed veteran. I live in Newalla, Ok. And I have been going to Bonum, Tex. for my care. I was told that since I turned 62 yr. old they could not treat me any more. That all I have is Champ VA health Insurance and I must see a CHAMP provider who takes CHAMP VA. I will not receive medicare until I am 65 yr.old. At this time I am trying to find a Doctor in this area who can see me. Can I get a Doctors list how accepts CHAMP VA in my area? If so can you please send me the list? I need help!!!
Jim's Reply:
lmost every doctor who accepts Medicare will also accept CHAMPVA. You don't need to have Medicare yourself, just check to see if the doc accepts it. Some offices may not understand what CHAMPVA unless you explain it to them. You need to make a lot of phone calls to doctors who accept Medicare and explain what's up to them and choose your new provider. All hospitals accept CHAMPVA so you're covered if there's an emergency. Start here.