HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021_8_15 LHamlin-LeMaster Veteran HealthcareFrom:Lynn
To:Board of Health
Subject:Veteran Healthcare in Jefferson County
Date:Sunday, August 15, 2021 1:13:57 PM
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Hello,
I am looking for advice and direction regarding healthcare for our Veterans living in Jefferson County.
My husband is a veteran and receives excellent local care through his VA benefits. He has, however, found a lot of
issues dealing with referrals to specialist with the VA Program - Community Care. I could share our horror stories at
a later date. Suffice to say that the community care program for
Veterans is broken in WA state. I do not
Exaggerate when I say the VA does
Not answer their phones. In dealing with issues for
My husband we have heard from both Jefferson Healthcare and Swedish hospitals that they are encountering similar
problems. I.e. - having to wait 8 weeks for VA authorization, continued confusion on responsibility of
authorizations. Honestly I could go on and on.
My email request to you Board of Health is how do we fix this? I am so willing to help.
One last comment. My father is also a Veteran living in FL and using the Community Care Program. I am very
involved in his care and I have not run into these roadblocks when arranging appointments and procedures for him.
We have contacted Elected State officials with this same request.
I respectfully wait for some answer from someone willing to acknowledge this situation and act upon it.
Thank you,
Lynn F. Hamlin-LeMaster