The Insanity Of Medical Costs

[Jstpssng]

Personally I think we should lock every one of them up in a room, throw away the key, and start over. But that's just one man's opinion.

 

[goeduck]

Excessive drug costs are a bad thing no matter what party you favor.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I don't disagree with you, but focusing on political individuals just invites defensive arguing as opposed to actual problem solving. The ultimate solution lies where Chris has identified - getting huge corporate donations out of politics so voters can be heard.

We are in agreement there...

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Personally I think we should lock every one of them up in a room, throw away the key, and start over. But that's just one man's opinion.

That's a nice thought, but in the end all you'd get is one fat maggot leaving the room...

 

[3Ts]

My wife and I went to the doctor's office today, same issues. Saw the doctor at the same time, same diagnosis, and same perscription. Went to pick it up at the pharmacy and my cost was $80, her's was $20. Same insurance company, same everything, but BIG difference in drug costs.

 

[GMIslander]

I had coronary bypass surgery fifteen years ago, a $50,000 procedure at the time. They still monitor me today I'm 67 now never got a invoice yet yeah Canada. I do pay taxes but not all people are as lucky as I am to have good paying job, pension now but they would receive the same treatment. yeah canada!

 

[MarkF48]

My wife and I went to the doctor's office today, same issues. Saw the doctor at the same time, same diagnosis, and same perscription. Went to pick it up at the pharmacy and my cost was $80, her's was $20. Same insurance company, same everything, but BIG difference in drug costs.

Does your drug plan have a deductible and hers was already met, but not yours?

 

[goeduck]

...same prescription
...same insurance company
...but BIG difference in drug costs.

I am confused.

 

[3Ts]

Does your drug plan have a deductible and hers was already met, but not yours?

Umm, I always thought both of us were on my policy as a family, but your question made me go look. Both of us have been on my employer's policy for a long time, but we are both now on Medicare and the Humana Rx card we have mentions Medicare, so I guess we're actually on separate policies. She has had some expensive medications earlier, so I guess that's the answer.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Umm, I always thought both of us were on my policy as a family, but your question made me go look. Both of us have been on my employer's policy for a long time, but we are both now on Medicare and the Humana Rx card we have mentions Medicare, so I guess we're actually on separate policies. She has had some expensive medications earlier, so I guess that's the answer.

Deductibles are usually per person and then a family max even on the same policy. At least mine is that way. I met my deductible , I pay nothing. Wife and kids still have to pay. Always been that way.