<p>Of course, sometimes having government-sponsored insurance [unless you are a member of congress] is the same as having no insurance. Even if you are injured while on active duty and then transition to VA. See the following article:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10842565/site/newsweek/[/url]”>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10842565/site/newsweek/</a></p>
<p>Article is about PRIVATE funding of a rehab center for amputees injured while on active duty. Gov’t does not have funding for a center of sufficient size to handle the influx of amputees.</p>
<p>One other line in the story: It takes seven years to obtain dental care at a VA facility.</p>
<p>Interesting, considering that so many are re-enlisting.</p>