elyse.schoenig@kshb.com.

A new Veterans Affairs policy set to take effect Wednesday would cause some veterans to pay copays for fitness classes they've been taking for free.

The issue came to light when Air Force veteran James Bush contacted KSHB 41 after his class instructor informed him of a new $15 copay fee per class. Bush attends Gerofit, an exercise and wellness class through the VA. He said the activity is vital to his health.

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig spoke with U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, who questioned why these copays exist at all.

"Is there some way to prevent a copay [for these classes]? Why would there be a copay in the first place?" Alford said.

Congressman Alford serves as vice chair of the Military Construction and VA Subcommittee on Appropriations.

"Some of these c

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