PPO ins.

[dan738]

I was treated unsuccessfully at a va hospital for hcv and developed cirrohsis.I just dropped my ppo insurance by stating I did not live in the service area any longer.I just received a bill for 9 months dues.I never used it,so decided to get rid of it.The va doctor only said I had five years and he would make yearly appointments for me.So could I of handled this better?Death seems to be the only thing you hear associted with the insurance companies.

[Thomas D Schiano, MD]

the VA has fairly good liver transplant benefits but is limited by having to send pts only to certain parts of the country for the actual transplant.  their post-transplant medication benefits are the best around so you are safe.  i think it is ALWAYS better to have additional insurance however as it would allow you pick a potential liver transplant center near to where you reside.

i hope this is helpful

[dan738]

Thank you.I talked about getting reinstated but they ask to see a electric bill in my name.Which they are not.