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dflprincess

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6. Depending on what state you could have better healthcare if you're old and broke

Sun Dec 14, 2014, 09:42 PM

Dec 2014

My mom was in that situation. Medicare was her primary insurer (and her income was low enough that she didn't have to pay the premium for part B) and she also qualified for Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) a state program that provides absolutely fantastic coverage and, from what I recall, must be accepted by most doctors in the state as she never had issues with that. It even covered hearing aids for her which is something neither Medicare or private insurance cover.

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U.S. Health Care Lags Worldwide for Those Over 65 [View all] eridani Dec 2014 OP

“It’s definitely a better picture than when we look at the U.S. population generally" MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #1

Hey we aim high! Horse with no Name Dec 2014 #2

Oh f@ck, seniors are a gold mine waiting to be exploited! Quantess Dec 2014 #3

The insurance companies are making plenty off seniors dflprincess Dec 2014 #4

Unfortunately, Medicare has big coverage gaps that force one into Advantage plans or Hoyt Dec 2014 #5

Depending on what state you could have better healthcare if you're old and broke dflprincess Dec 2014 #6

That would be wonderful, but don't think it's widespread. But Hoyt Dec 2014 #8

In the USA the young hate the elderly ...same as it ever was. L0oniX Dec 2014 #7

kick woo me with science Dec 2014 #9