Received this article today, and don't like where this may go.
Rich
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHoYSI84VdL0
Rich
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aHoYSI84VdL0
My only experience with Medicare is with my wife and my mother. My mother is out a lot of money for prescriptions every year and it is getting harder for her to afford it. Cindy hasn't had major problems yet (except for Medicare taking forever to pay their part of Cindy's chiropractic care), but she doesn't take enough meds to cause her a problem. I personally wish that it wasn't a requirement to go on Medicare when you grow up enough to be eligible.
Thanks to all you good folks for your expertise in dealing with Medicare as I'm a rather newbie in this area and learning the different avenues.
Nothing speaks like Blanche's first-hand knowledge of the Mayo Clinic and her experiences.
Nothing speaks like Dick's experience with his Mother and her Medicare.
Nothing speaks like Superbob and his direct experience with doctors who didn't accept Medicare and how that worked for him.
Nothing speaks like mainframe and his SIL and their experience in working with Medicare.
So, if anybody wants to come here and badmouth Medicare, us oldies will beat you on the noggin with our canes..
Fear ~~ it's about fear of the unknown. Who is that on here who quotes FDR ~~ “Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself"
Janie, I'm no expert to be sure, but I think when you turn 65 you qualify for Medicare. If you don't sign up for it, and start paying monthly premiums, it is my understanding that you are penalized if you sign up for it later. I'm not quite old enough yet, but my partner is. He did not sign up for it yet because he still has coverage from his employer. However, when that coverage ceases he will have to sign up for Medicare right away or he will be penalized.
Jim
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