Ray's visit to the Orthopedic specialist was only $189.00 but the some more for an x-ray. I was surprised but then that was before medicare pays their share. Then the discount a bunch, as medicare only allows so much, if they accept the medicare, they can only charge you the amount medicare won't pay on the amount medicare allows, hopefully the supplement will pay the other twenty percent. We went with the regular medicare and the supplement. We get help with the prescription insurance, which has been good. His Family doctor is $140.00 a visit, but he only gets about half that.
2 months ago
Shortly after noon today, Mr. Obama made a surprise announcement on TV, regarding this bill; according to him the AARP is now solidly behind and in favor of the current bill as well as the medical community! Keep tuned in... We shall see!
Obviously, he is feeling pressured, especially after Sen. Harry Ried announced that it was unlikely that a bill would be passed by year's end... and in light of the state and local election results on Tues., certainly not favoring the Obama administration!
Obviously, he is feeling pressured, especially after Sen. Harry Ried announced that it was unlikely that a bill would be passed by year's end... and in light of the state and local election results on Tues., certainly not favoring the Obama administration!
about 1 month ago
The American Medical Association's much-touted endorsement of the House health care reform bill has triggered a revolt among some members who want the endorsement withdrawn.
Some members are outraged that the group's trustees made the endorsement without the formal approval of the organization's House of Delegates.
On Monday, delegates will vote on a resolution offered by some members that, if approved, will withdraw the AMA’s endorsement of the bill.
Some members are outraged that the group's trustees made the endorsement without the formal approval of the organization's House of Delegates.
On Monday, delegates will vote on a resolution offered by some members that, if approved, will withdraw the AMA’s endorsement of the bill.
about 1 month ago
The AARP got a financial windfall in return for its support of the healthcare bill. Over the past decade, the AARP has morphed from an advocacy group to an insurance company (through its subsidiary company). It is one of the main suppliers of Medi-gap insurance, a high-cost, privately purchased coverage that picks up where Medicare leaves off. But President Bush-43 passed the Medicare Advantage program, which offered a subsidized, lower-cost alternative to Medi-gap. Under Medicare Advantage, the elderly get all the extra coverage they need plus coordinated, well-managed care, usually by the same physician. So more than 10 million seniors went with Medicare Advantage, cutting into AARP Medi-gap revenues.
AARP: Helping Seniors Or Helping Itself?
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Presto! Obama solved their problem. He eliminates subsidies for Medicare Advantage. The elderly will have to pay more for coverage under Medigap, but the AARP -- which supposedly represents them -- will make more money.
The American Medical Association (AMA) was facing a 21 percent cut in physicians' reimbursements under the current law. Obama promised to kill the cut if they backed his bill.
AARP: Helping Seniors Or Helping Itself?
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Presto! Obama solved their problem. He eliminates subsidies for Medicare Advantage. The elderly will have to pay more for coverage under Medigap, but the AARP -- which supposedly represents them -- will make more money.
The American Medical Association (AMA) was facing a 21 percent cut in physicians' reimbursements under the current law. Obama promised to kill the cut if they backed his bill.
about 1 month ago
This is what our local Congresswoman had to say about Congress approving the Health Care Reform:
"Eight-term Representative Sue Wilkins Myrick (CD-9) said in a local radio interview today that the agreement to hear and vote for the Stupak-Pitts amendment (approved 240-194), specifically excluding abortion coverage from the health care plan, moved forward as a "last ditch effort" to pass the legislation (H.R. 3962)
The congresswoman warns that tonight's action on the amendment will likely not be final: "The thing that most people don't realize (is that) they will strip it out later (when) we go to conference." She is referring to the possible removal of the Stupak language when the House and Senate reconcile any differences in the versions of the bill they pass. The Senate has not taken up the health care legislation yet."
According to our newspaper it will take the Senate longer to make a decision since all has to be figured out in the budget committee. It will be interesting to see if this bill passes before the end of the year.
"Eight-term Representative Sue Wilkins Myrick (CD-9) said in a local radio interview today that the agreement to hear and vote for the Stupak-Pitts amendment (approved 240-194), specifically excluding abortion coverage from the health care plan, moved forward as a "last ditch effort" to pass the legislation (H.R. 3962)
The congresswoman warns that tonight's action on the amendment will likely not be final: "The thing that most people don't realize (is that) they will strip it out later (when) we go to conference." She is referring to the possible removal of the Stupak language when the House and Senate reconcile any differences in the versions of the bill they pass. The Senate has not taken up the health care legislation yet."
According to our newspaper it will take the Senate longer to make a decision since all has to be figured out in the budget committee. It will be interesting to see if this bill passes before the end of the year.
about 1 month ago
Under pressure from the White House, Majority Leader Harry Reid says he plans to bring a health care reform package to the floor of the Senate next week, and his goal is to see it passed by the end of the year.
But he faces an uphill climb in getting the required 60 votes necessary to start debate.
First, Reid is awaiting final word from the Congressional Budget Office on costs and coverage implications of the still-secret bill he submitted more than two weeks ago.
Secret bill submitted?
Source: Fox news
But he faces an uphill climb in getting the required 60 votes necessary to start debate.
First, Reid is awaiting final word from the Congressional Budget Office on costs and coverage implications of the still-secret bill he submitted more than two weeks ago.
Secret bill submitted?
Source: Fox news
about 1 month ago
Pelosi Dodges Question On Jail Time For No Health Insurance
about 1 month ago
