US Army Offers New Bodies, Free.

[MongoTheGeek]

I use USAA also, a great company. It makes a difference having a more selective customer base. Customers used to working toward the good of the company.

When I changed insurance companies I was forced to go to one that offered less for more money that has the attitude of nickel and diming me to death. I fully intend to abuse them right back. No asking to be let out of the hospital early. etc...

 

[wdlove]

When I changed insurance companies I was forced to go to one that offered less for more money that has the attitude of nickel and diming me to death. I fully intend to abuse them right back. No asking to be let out of the hospital early. etc...

I can't imagine being forced on my choice of insurance company, that is very sad. The trend now if to discharge patients early because of the money saving to the insurance company and hospital.

 

[MongoTheGeek]

I can't imagine being forced on my choice of insurance company, that is very sad. The trend now if to discharge patients early because of the money saving to the insurance company and hospital.

The company where I worked used to have a choice of 3 insurance plans. A PPO, an HMO and a traditional plan. The HMO was the cheapest and had better benefits than the ppo. The insurance companies not only demanded rate increases (no real surprise) they demanded that my employer go with only one of them.

Goodbye Geisinger...

 

[kitten]

You get what you pay for!

I had plastic surgery from a Naval Plastic Surgeon. I had 3 proceedures done...I was going to have a 4th (4th being the breast job) but I had all 3 proceedures done at the same time and I was on the operating table for 8 and a half hours, with a dangerously low body temperature, so they ended up not doing the breast job. I had to pay for my elective proceedures. Of course, it was a fraction of the price of what it would have cost me in the private sector...but it was still around $1000 a proceedure. Later, after trying to get my money back for the breast job I never received, we discovered that these doctors were charging different prices for the same proceedures depending on who the patient was. For example, a high ranking officer's wife could get her breasts done free if the surgeon wanted! I wasn't involved in the investigation, but I did open a huge can of worms regarding the matter. Not to mention, they screwed up my surgery BIG time! I guess you get what you pay for! Now I am so angry with the military because my child needs plastic surgery on a large facial tumor which, although it's not cancerous, it does cause her problems wearing bike helmets, and it is VERY noticable, and they are trying to tell me they may not remove it because it's an "elective" proceedure! They will do breast jobs on the officer's wives, but they won't help out a child with a serious problem? What a horrible system!

 

[virividox]

i think its a good idea, but of course there will always be problems with implementation, no system is perfect, i think as long as the military keeps trying to improve itself and make sure the system remains fair its a good service that not only helps military personel but also keeps them trained

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

But what about my "mother in-law"? She "earns' too much to get "free" medical care. She could use a breast augmentation. among other medical procedures. Many of which might be covered under the current regulations foe "dependent personnel".

I am not talking about "reconstructive" surgery. This would benefit my lovers Mother. But we are talking about some F*-ing CL's wife.

 

[starcrossed]

Wow all these San Antonio, my hometown, references in one thread (Brook Army Medical Center, USAA which are both based in SA). So now I really know what's going on at the Brook Army Medical Center. I guess it kinda of makes sense if you have fellow Army, Navy, etc, individuals who want to be a plastic surgeon, and since the Government is paying for their way through college, they can complete the circle by allowing them to get some hands on instruction with other fellow military members who sign up for plastic surgery for free. Plus this might be another perk also to joining the military besides college. "Breast implants are awful expensive, so I guess I'll join the military and get them for free".

 

[iNetwork]

Mil Dr

I would never let a military doctor operate on me. Military Docs are the Docs who cannot make it in the real world and need the stability that only the military can offer. I had surgery awhile back and opted to use my family's DR back home. As far as "military" health coverage is concerned, it sucks.

 

[wdlove]

I would never let a military doctor operate on me. Military Docs are the Docs who cannot make it in the real world and need the stability that only the military can offer. I had surgery awhile back and opted to use my family's DR back home. As far as "military" health coverage is concerned, it sucks.

I served in the Air Force as a nurse. The doctors that I served with were very competent. They were fortunate enough to have the government pay for medical school. Then they owed at least four years on active duty. You can always find incompetent doctors anywhere, it's not just in the military. In any profession you will find problems.

 

[iNetwork]

I served in the Air Force as a nurse.

I'm sorry...

 

[Mechcozmo]

Can I be next?


Honestly, though, I could care less about the military and their giving out plastic surgery...I do have a problem with Medicare/Medicaid. Please do not get me started, I won't stop.

And who dosn't want propoganda films showing off American's hidden tallents?




OK, fine, its midnight and I'm tired and I couldn't find anything funnier to say.

 

[wdlove]

I'm sorry...

I'm not sure what your commetn means?

 

[herr_neumann]

Why not get them to practice their skills on the poor and medically uninsured for vital operations and not cosmetic/unnecessary purposes.
Sensical??? Do you mean sensible?

If the poor wants to join the military they can. Atleast this is something that helps make up for the joke of a salary I get. Plus, if I get shot/burned/mamed while in Iraq I like to know there is a chance they can make me look somewhat "normal."

 

[herr_neumann]

And people wonder why Americans don't like paying taxes...

If there were, in fact, no other way for these surgeons to practice their skills - I would reluctantly go along with this.

Heck, if nothing else, send them on a humanitarian mission to various places around the world that are in the midst of war. I'd wager there are many people and especially children that could use reconstructive surgery and have no access to this type of medical care in most developing countries.

Seems like a better use of my money.

Then let them join the military in their countries, not to sound heartless, but these are military doctors (ie. captains, majors, etc) not civilians. They signed up to help us, while we go and get shot at. Last I checked our military is in the midst of war. Just because you are not getting shot at while relaxing in your recliner does not mean there is not a war going on.