In Appreciation For Your Sacrificing Your Health For Our Freedom, Here's The Bill

Hmmmmm... in this morning's WSJ there is an op-ed from a veteran regarding some proposed changes in healthcare for disabled veterans. Every veteran with ALS is classified as having a service-related disability, so this issue should interest all ALS advocates.

Here is the explanation and the stance of the American Legion.

http://ourvoice.legion.org/story/1448/legion-white-house-dont-bill-our-heroes

WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2009) – The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. The Obama administration recently revealed a plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such cases.
“It became apparent during our discussion today that the President intends to move forward with this unreasonable plan,” said Commander David K. Rehbein of The American Legion. “He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this method, but refused to hear arguments about the moral and government-avowed obligations that would be compromised by it.”

This would appear to be a crucial issue for the thousands of veterans dealing with ALS. Please read the entire item on the American Legion site and google on the issue to become informed so that you might communicate your opinions.