 [ Symptoms ] 3 months now left ear blocked eardrum was lanced ent wants tube decongestants didnt work caused by ear infection had ear infection in end of nov used 2 different antibiotics have had pressure and pain since given decongestant nasal sprays prescribed by an ent had nasal scoped hearing test showed low normal had eardrum lanced 3 weeks ago due to being caved in and bloodshot no fluid present used steroid drops has since healed and pressure has returned with off and on pain doc wants to put in a tube i am hesitant i am a 911 dispatcher and my hearing ability is my job any thoughts or suggestions [ Disease ] no if you are enrolled in va health care you meet the requirements of the health reform law for insurance coverage you will not be fined and you need not be concerned about having to enroll in any other type of health plan