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The Associated Press
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.31.2007
Contradicts thinking that all get free VA care
WASHINGTON — About one of every eight veterans under 65 is uninsured, a finding that contradicts the assumption many have that all vets qualify for free health care through the Veterans Affairs Department, says a new study.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School projected that about 1.8 million veterans overall lack health coverage. That's an increase of 290,000 since 2000. The researchers said most uninsured veterans are in the middle class and are ineligible for VA care because of their incomes. Still others cannot afford their co-payments, or lack VA facilities in their communities...More _________________
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