Never had any dealings with Medicare until Mom moved to Norman. Since then I have learned that people better have supplemental insurance or they are in a world of hurt. Even on a hospital stay that is covered by Medicare for a family member, they paid all but $1,132 and acted like they had done a huge favor. Fortunately, Federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield picked up the $1,132. It took 11 pages for Medicare to say they didn't pick up the full amount and at the end give an appeal form if you disagreed with their findings. When BC/BS said they had paid the bill, they sent two pages. Found out over a month ago that BC/BS had paid but Medicare is just now paying? There is a reason federal employees who retire are told to keep the Federal BC/BS.
Yet, the federal government wants to take over all of healthcare? My limited experience with Medicare says it is going to be a nightmare. Private industry does it much better IMHO.
Ryan: Obamacare "Raids Medicare and It Rations Medicare ... For Current Seniors"
11:45 AM, Jun 2, 2011 • By JOHN MCCORMACK
Transcript available at The Weekly Standard
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