Just realized how much VA healthcare actually saves me

So I'm starting a new position and had to look at their health insurance options. The premium plan they're offering would run me about $900 monthly (and that's just for myself, not including deductibles and prescription costs) for coverage that doesn't even come close to what I get through VA.

Don't get me wrong - VA care can be hit or miss depending on which facility you're dealing with. Some places are solid, others... well, let's just say there's room for improvement 😂

But damn, when you actually crunch the numbers like this, it really puts things in perspective. I'm probably gonna keep my mouth shut about this around my coworkers though - feels like the kind of thing that might rub people the wrong way if I brought it up 💀

Anyone else had this reality check when comparing private insurance costs to what we get through VA?