Has the Danville, Illinois VA misinterpreted the law? Is a private relief bill possible?
What can I do?” The Senator responded to my letter and sent copies to Senator Durbin and Obama asking them if they could help me by working on a private relief bill to pay my medical bills. August 20, 2008 I received a letter from Senator Obamas office stating in part: We have recently been in close communications with U.S. Senator Durbins office on your behalf. .Unfortunately, their office is unable to sponsor a private relief bill at this time. Because it appeared that no help was coming from the VA or Government I approached my medical providers updating them regarding the V.A and Senators office and asked them to set up a payment plan to pay the bills on my own so I could avoid court action against me or my family. The result was very positive. I was treated at two hospitals. St. Johns and Memorial, both in Springfield, Illinois. The doctors had already agreed to a payment plan. Memorial cut my bill 25% for cash payment so I went to the bank and was able to pay off Memorial.. St. J
