Veterans’ Health Care Costs Are A Big Part Of Federal Budget
The New York Times: Cost Of Treating Veterans Will Rise Long Past WarsThough the withdrawal of American military forces from Iraq and Afghanistan will save the nation billions of dollars a year, another cost of war is projected to continue rising for decades to come: caring for the veterans. By one measure, the cost of health care and disability compensation for veterans from those conflicts and all previous American wars ranks among the largest for the federal government - less than the military, Social Security and health care programs including Medicare, but nearly the same as paying interest on the national debt, the Treasury Department says (Dao, 7/27). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.