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3. They shouldn't be
Thu Apr 25, 2019, 06:26 PM
Apr 2019

Medicare doesn’t pay for everything-80% I think. Most seniors get supplemental insurance that picks up what Medicare doesn’t pay. I would hope if we go the way of Medicare for all, that no matter your age you would be allowed to buy supplemental insurance.
I like my employer insurance and don’t want to lose it. I have rheumatoid arthritis as well as a few other health issues, and have to take several meds. I take a biologic drug for my RA that runs about $14000 for twelve shots. I pay $140 for that three month supply and my insurance picks up the rest of it. I seriously doubt Medicare will pay for that, nor will a supplemental from what I’ve been told.

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