Hi Stuntman,
I'm not sure what the CPI increase will be yet but I know it's nowhere close to 17%. I've checked on the Medicare-approved drug discount card (not eligible for $600 credit) and the best deal the Web Site can find for my meds is $10 HIGHER than what I pay now, and that's ONLY if I pay the $30 for the card FIRST.
I'm not on SSI and buy generic when possible. I'm not in a panic but if my SSDI check gets the 17% Medicare taken out I'll be making less on my check next year than this.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post
Texas, USA
Stuntman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What Americans are getting for the increase in Medicare Part B:
If you choose to get a Medicare-approved drug discount card, you
might also qualify for up to a $600 credit each calendar year (2004
and 2005) to help pay for prescriptions.
Now most people on SSI are being covered by Medicade which in most
States already have a low co-pay for prescriptions and in some States
even over the counter drugs are covered. Some States also pick up the
medicare part B payments for people on Medicade. If you have questions
contact your local case worker or State Medicade office.
HUD is being restructured in response to changes in Welfare reform.
Again check with your local caseworker to find out if these changes
will effect you, do not panic.
REPEAT DO NOT PANIC
It is an election year and the fear mongers are working overtime.
Stuntman
>
> Hi Dana,
>
> WASHINGTON - Medicare premiums for doctor visits will rise 17 percent
next year, the Bush administration said yesterday. The $11.60-a-month
increase is the largest in the program's 40-year-history.
> Monthly payments for Part B of the government health-care program for
older and disabled Americans - doctor visits and most other nonhospital
expenses - will jump to $78.20 from $66.60.
>
> http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/index.php?
page=local&story_id=090404a1_medicarecost
>
> Don't forget about the Medicare increases for next year! I hope you
are feeling better, soon!
>
> With Love,
>
> CtrlAltDel aka Dave
> C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post
> Texas, USA
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Quad friends:
>
> Houston: So sorry about your accident. I hope you heal quickly.
>
>! Didn't know about Charlton Heston, such a horrible disease.
>
> I'm still confused, which candidate should be president. I
appreciate hearing different views.
>
> I just heard that Congress will be passing drastic cuts in section
eight housing, for the first time in the history H.U.D. which many of
us probably live-in, because paying for the war and home land
security. What does anybody think about that?
>
> I wish you success in school Stacey and the mending of your heart.
Hope your appointments all go well.
>
> That is scary about wheelchair accidents. The company I deal with
really doesn't do regular maintenance, which I'm sure every chair needs
just like a car.
>
> Dana (C4-5,30 years post, 50)
>
>
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It's not the fall that hurts.
