So many slippery snakes. Glad Bernie brought up Medicare negotiating with drug manufactures to get lower prices for seniors. The guy replied it was a Trump priority. Yet Trump signed an EO rescinding the lowering of copays to $2 for at least, the first batch, 101 drugs, something Biden did for seniors and disabled Americans. Mostly diabetes and cholesterol medications. I found 3 of my own medications on the list.
We should also understand that Ramaswamy, who I believe will be in charge of Medicare, favors Medicare Advantage plans(also known as Medicare C, these plans include Part A and Part B, with most offering Medicare Part D prescription coverage at no extra premium). Most Medicare Advantage plans also do not require a premium in addition to the standard Part B premium.
These plans are very popular with seniors, I am enrolled in a Medicare C plan myself.
But people should also understand that these Medicare plans deny claims and procedures more often than Original Medicare. And, they are developing a reputation for all but deciding for their enrollees that “we think you’ve lived long enough” decisions. Congress is aware of this. But many seniors are drawn to plans that offer drug coverage for no Part D premium. I’m not too much up to speed on Ramaswamy’s philosophy, but I’m sure both he, and I need to check Project 2025, would prefer seniors die sooner than later, as a cost saving measure.
