Depends, VA benefits is a pretty broad term and doesn’t always mean you have health insurance. GI Bill is a VA benefit, for example. If you have Veteran’s health care program (Tricare), Civilian Health and Medical program (CHAMPVA), Spina bifida health care program it does count as minimal essential coverage and meets the requirement of the ACA. Nothing else is needed.
I had a subsidized ACA policy in 2015 running concurrently with the health insurance I was receiving from the VA (which requires no premium). I doubled up because I was leery about the VA coverage meeting my needs. I now have learned that it’s MEC and I now have to pay the subsidy $1900. The rub is that I didn’t use the ACA policy in 2015. Do have I have gripe?
I have an ACA plan but just became eligible for medical benefits through the VA. Am I covered for medical benefits outside of a VA facility? I’m asking for a friend. Thanks!
VA coverage isn’t the simplest of coverage types. Generally a person should have one coverage source, not two, but I know some VA coverage is limited benefit. I would suggest contacting VA support for this sort of question or the marketplace.
I had a subsidized ACA policy in 2015 running concurrently with the health insurance I was receiving from the VA (which requires no premium). I doubled up because I was leery about the VA coverage meeting my needs. I now have learned that it’s MEC and I now have to pay back the subsidy ($1900). The rub is that I didn’t use the ACA policy in 2015. Don’t let this happen to you.
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Frank garcia
If i have va benefits must i continue to pay the aca premiums? 122.00 per month.
Erin
Depends, VA benefits is a pretty broad term and doesn’t always mean you have health insurance. GI Bill is a VA benefit, for example. If you have Veteran’s health care program (Tricare), Civilian Health and Medical program (CHAMPVA), Spina bifida health care program it does count as minimal essential coverage and meets the requirement of the ACA. Nothing else is needed.
Greg
I had a subsidized ACA policy in 2015 running concurrently with the health insurance I was receiving from the VA (which requires no premium). I doubled up because I was leery about the VA coverage meeting my needs. I now have learned that it’s MEC and I now have to pay the subsidy $1900. The rub is that I didn’t use the ACA policy in 2015. Do have I have gripe?
Vernon Douglas
I have an ACA plan but just became eligible for medical benefits through the VA. Am I covered for medical benefits outside of a VA facility? I’m asking for a friend. Thanks!
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VA coverage isn’t the simplest of coverage types. Generally a person should have one coverage source, not two, but I know some VA coverage is limited benefit. I would suggest contacting VA support for this sort of question or the marketplace.
Greg
I had a subsidized ACA policy in 2015 running concurrently with the health insurance I was receiving from the VA (which requires no premium). I doubled up because I was leery about the VA coverage meeting my needs. I now have learned that it’s MEC and I now have to pay back the subsidy ($1900). The rub is that I didn’t use the ACA policy in 2015. Don’t let this happen to you.