Do you make 'enough' money?

[SamIam]

Originally Posted by jinx

The people in this country who rely on the socialized medicine we already have don't seem too happy with it. It (their health care) doesn't seem to be something they don't have to worry too much about - well getting it anyway, paying for it isn't a worry I guess...

Well, actually, paying for it IS a problem. Low income elderly on fixed incomes usually qualify for Medicare only, and Medicare doesn't cover stuff like costly prescriptions or medical procedures. They have to pay out of pocket for these things, and many elderly on fixed incomes find themselves getting substandard medical care as a result.

Those who qualify for Medicaid in addition to Medicare are somewhat better off. At least their prescriptions and much of their other medical costs are covered. Trouble is that more and more doctors are refusing Medicare/Medicaid patients, because Uncle Sugar ain't paying the Doc's the high fees they've come to demand. So, maybe its MD's who are unhappy with their incomes.