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Originally Posted by The Reaper
It is the people "working" there. To most of them, you are just another annoyance and an interruption to their personal schedule.
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I've got a MOAA supplemental insurance going all the time and with the exception of being here at Madigan (which is remarkably good except for the pharmacy wait times - but I just ask for a hard scrip and go to Target or have at-home delivery on the unique stuff), I've opted for Tricare Standard and see providers off-base. It's well worth the $60 I pay every quarter to keep the supplemental going to be able to choose where I go and not have to fiddle with referrals, etc. I learned this lesson from my parents. Ironically, my dad retired in the Medical Services branch.
It was brought home to me after an exceptionally awful night spent in the Martin Army ER at Benning a few years ago.
I have been very happy with the care we've gotten at Madigan, but I haven't been to the ER yet. Knock on wood.