it has a blackhole which they told no one about!
My father was told by Medicare D that he made too much to enroll, which suited him just fine because the thought it was a huge scam to benefit the pharm lobbies.
Well, if they pharmaceutical companies and the government can't get you one way, they'll get you another.
Since he was turned down for Medicare D-minus as he calls it, the prescriptions he takes on a daily basis just to stay alive, have first doubled in price, then tripled in price!
When explaining this several Medicare D reps (it's still open enrollment until the 15th) this is what he was told:
"Sorry, you were deemed ineligible for Medicare D due to your income, now you will have to wait until the NEXT open enrollment to apply, and you should make sure you don't make as much money. It doesn't matter that your medication cost have tripled, right now you are still INELIGIBLE"
What sort of sorry ass solution to helping the Seniors is this? (My father's words were a wee bit stronger; I'd quote him exactly, but it's still early in the day and those with tender eyes may be reading.)
Right now my father (a Korean Vet, former VFW Commander, member of the American Legion, and a LIBERAL) is trying to decide, with the help of his doctor, which of his life saving medications can be switched to a generic, or cut out all together. He is already contacting other organizations, like those Montel Williams touts.
I may just break into the Tito's a bit earlier today.
Hey, if anyone wants to take a charity case to Kos, (I am completely broke) let me know. I will work at the convention; I can drive, I will sleep on the floor and make fudge for the trip and I will bring Tito's for apres-driving refreshments. I can't stand by while by father, a man I love with my whole heart, is being screwed by the government he fought for!
PS I'm in Nashville TN