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The Real Faces of the Health Care Debate
The following story is shared by Bob and Gloria, who worked for companies which provided good health benefits. After job changes, they now have Medicare and a supplement. After I left my company where my husband and I were covered with good benefits, we transferred to my husband's insurance policy (which was not as good as mine). He subsequently was terminated and we continued COBRA for the required time. He was in the hospital, with anticipated bills in the hundred thousands of dollars when COBRA ended for us. Fortunately, we were able to go to Medicare with a supplement. However, our prescription coverage ended.
We were spending a couple thousand dollars each month for his prescriptions. I attended a meeting and discovered some of his prescriptions could be purchased through the VA -- he served in the Army but does not have medical coverage through the VA. We were delighted when Part D was approved. This has certainly helped us to have the funds to donate to our charities and do things with our grandchildren.
- Bob and Gloria
Chicago suburb resident
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