CNN: Vets Object to Billing Private Insurance for Service Injuries

CNN spoke with IAVA's Policy Director Vanessa Williamson for this article about reports the Obama administration has considered allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to bill servicemembers' private health insurance for treatment of a disability or injury that was the result of military service.   "This seems like bad politics and bad policy," said IAVA Policy Director Vanessa Williamson, noting that every veterans group opposes it and warns it will adversely affect veterans. "I don't see this as a tenable option." [link]