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In reply to the discussion: Questions for those on Medicare (or who have experience with it) [View all]Glitterati
(3,182 posts)21. Regardless
You're talking about the average Social Security recipient who gets $1200.00/month. And, you're saying they should pay Medicare $104.00 and then a supplemental another $215.00 out of that $1200. leaving them $900.00 or less to LIVE on?
Not. going. to. happen.
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Questions for those on Medicare (or who have experience with it) [View all]
democrattotheend
Jan 2013
OP
Well I will be using my Medicare for the first time tommorrow. I got a book. But I have to
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#1
Well, actually you just need to make sure the doctor accepts Medicare. If he/she does then you are
Democrat 4 Ever
Jan 2013
#34
MandS, this is pure Single Payer system that I was protesting for back in 2009.
ancianita
Jan 2013
#68
I meant not necessarily as in those with limited incomes should not necessarily buy them
democrattotheend
Jan 2013
#28