where I need to figure out how to "Medicare". I’ll need to work it out by October to be ready for 2025. I’ve been watching “webinars" by AARP and other companies to be certain I understand what will be necessary. My friends, so far, have been no help because they fall into two categories: they’re either not there yet, or they were there so many years ago that they’ve forgotten what exactly they chose initially.
While it still beats the alternative, figuring out Medicare is yet another thing about getting old that kind of bites. 🤨
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I turned 65 in Feb. So I applied for Medicare. I was surprised to find Part B costs $174 per month. I had thought it would be free. I'm still working so I'm covered by my employer's health plan, which has no monthly fee. I plan to work as long as I can.
The U.S. needs a universal non-profit health care system that includes everyone. Let's make it happen.
@Crazywaterspring The medical insurance industry will oppose a national healthcare system tooth and nail. So they bribe our congress people with campaign donations to vote against single-payer, non-profit universal healthcare. We the people are going to have to force congress to act. Nothing will change if we, The People, don't act.
Health care should be a human service, NOT an opportunity to enrich share-holders in a corporation.
@ninalanyon Primarily long wait times for care... this is what I read most and it's down to staffing, equipment, and funding. I'm sure there are places where it's near perfect, but when you are dealing with a nation the size of the U.S., it's a whole other thing.
@Ontheroad Because something is not perfect does not mean it is not the best choice. Nothing is100% perfect. It's still very much worth fighting for single-payer healthcare.
@badminton Did you not read what I wrote? We do need to do something, but we need to not jump up and do something unwise. A single-payer healthcare system would have some unwanted repercussions and we need to address all the issues at once.
@ninalanyon you have to get it all out and in the open. Then you can negotiate and phase it in. And yes, it would be an uphill battle all the way. Fully half the states in the union, and likely 30+% of the voters are against any national healthcare initiative.
