Does the federal government pay for Viagra?

You taxpayers must pay because Viagra is now covered by Medicaid, the government’s health plan for poor people. The reason you’re paying for it now is because four years ago, the Clinton administration told states they have to. Current federal officials have kept the policy.

What else can Viagra be used for?

Summary: Viagra is now being used to treat not only erectile dysfunction (ED) but also pulmonary hypertension.

What causes erectile dysfunction in the military?

Wilcox said the high rates of sexual problems among men in the military could be due to exposure to traumatic events during deployment, mental and physical health issues, and relationship problems with their spouses or significant others.

Does the army prescribe Viagra?

Viagra was made available to the troops in 1998. The pill, then costing up to $10 a dose (the cost is now $25), was prescribed for sexual impotence “only after a thorough evaluation” and limited to six per month.

What does the VA pay for erectile dysfunction?

The current pay rate for VA Special Monthly Compensation for Erectile Dysfunction is $111.74 per month.

Can you prove erectile dysfunction?

How do doctors diagnose erectile dysfunction? A doctor, such as a urologist, diagnoses erectile dysfunction (ED) with a medical and sexual history, and a mental health and physical exam. You may find it difficult to talk with a health care professional about ED.

Will Tricare pay for Viagra?

Tricare would only cover the generic versions of Viagra and Cialis under a new policy passed by a Defense Health Agency (DHA) panel Wednesday.

Does the military pay for birth control?

What birth control does Tricare cover? Tricare covers other birth control methods prescribed by a Tricare-authorized physician. These include diaphragms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), implantable contraceptives and surgical sterilization.

Does viagra keep you hard after you come?

Viagra helps to maintain the erection after ejaculation and reduces the refractory time before a second erection can be obtained. These medications may be combined with various creams aimed at reducing sensitivity.