U.S. Sen. Mark Begich announced today he is introducing an act that tries to bridge the gap between veterans in rural Alaska and the health care benefits they earned through service in the military.
The Alaska Heroes Card Act of 2011 would allow Alaska veterans to access care from local clinics and other treatment facilities in their home towns. The provider would then be able to receive payment from the VA.
"Veterans ask me repeatedly, why can't we get to the clinics and hospitals in our communities rather than travel to Anchorage or even Seattle?" Begich said.
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