Reply #10: Medicare gap [View All]

[goddess40]

Went to our Democratic meeting last night and learned more about the horrific Medicare bill. The gap the Republicans now have on the table is no coverage from $2000 to $4900 and the higher level will be pushed to $5044 before they are done. This along with $420 raise in premiums plus $275 deductable and 25% of the first $2200 ($550) leads to a pretty hefty bill for seniors. My mom will probably lose her good coverage she gets (she is a retired State employee) for this poor coverage. As her drug bill tops $5000/year she stands to pay over $4000 out of pocket for her medications. She now pays $280.