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Veteran's Corner VETERAN'S NEWS By Diane Calfee, Chapel Lakes Branch Good News From Washington According to USA Today, Veterans Affair Secretary, Anthony Principi, announced a new policy stating that the VA can fill prescriptions from private doctors for the first time. Some of our veterans had to wait months to see a VA doctor to get the medicine he or she needed. Now they can see a private doctor and go to the VA and get their prescription filled. This is good news. I know of a few veterans that had to go through the red tape and remained sick for months because of the ways of the VA. This new policy applies to veterans of all ages enrolled with the VA as of July 25, 2003. The greatest demand is among seniors who are on Medicare, which lacks a drug benefit. The Veterans Affairs Secretary also added he is considering all enrolled veterans to be permitted to fill privately written prescriptions at the VA in six months. Mr. Principi sought and received a ruling from the Justice Department that he has the authority to make this change. Finally someone has seen the light. Good News From Broward County -- Free Computer For Veterans Two programs are opening to veterans who want to start a business, and/or to those who already own their own business. The Broward County Extension Education Division with the Veterans Corp. and the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneur and Leadership are offering classes for veterans looking to open or expand their business in South Florida. Programs are scheduled to begin August 27 and September 10 at the Broward County Extension Education Division, 3245 College Avenue in Davie. Call 954-3275 Ext. 226 for more information. These programs will cover how to do business with government entities, the feasibility of an idea for a business and one-on-one consultation will be provided. At the end of these programs, the participants will ultimately form a business plan. Registration is available online at www.veteranscorp.org or call (954) 370-3725. Space is limited to 20 participants per program. By the way, I cannot forget to add that veterans receive a free Gateway Computer upon graduation. Call for tuition prices and register now. Are you a veteran? Do you support our veterans? Volunteer! Call us and give us your ideas on the "Walk-A-Thon" for our fallen soldiers' families. |
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