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Veterans' health care at risk in 2025? w/ Naveed Shah, Common Defense
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Naveed Shah of Common Defense talks about what has happened over the past several years for veterans on health care, including changes to the VA, the PACT Act, what could happen in 2025 under President Trump next year including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) recommendations for spending cuts, and how it will affect veterans.
Plus experts including show host, stage 4 cancer survivor and health care advocate Laura Packard from Health Care Voices, and special guest Brandy Schantz of the Living Chronic podcast talk about Tricare and VA health care, and answer your veterans' health insurance questions.
This episode includes what is Tricare? Who is eligible? What is the difference between Tricare and the VA healthcare system? Do you need Tricare to use the VA? Can you use Tricare outside the VA? How do you enroll? What are your Tricare options as a retired reservist?
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