July 21, 2019
Dear editor:
Medicare is a true lifesaver for those of us over 65 and those of us with disabilities. However, the premiums for the supplemental plans are costly, and choosing the best Part D prescription plan is downright confusing.
Furthermore, too often when the doctor wants to prescribe something new, he and we have to jump through hoops to get it approved because Part D is run by for-profit insurance companies. Sadly, our current Medicare doesn’t cover hearing, vision, dental, or long-term care.
Senator Bernie Sanders heard our pain, and crafted his bill Medicare for All to cover everything from head to toe, and eliminate the need for costly Part B and supplemental, and Part D prescription insurance premiums.
Medicare for All will cover health-care needs for all Americans with no co-pays, no deductibles, and no premiums. It will include vision, dental, hearing, and long-term care.
Some media and candidates are trying to scare us by saying senator Sanders wants to eliminate Medicare. That isn’t true. He wants to expand and improve it while keeping all the parts of Medicare that we love.
Sincerely,
Christine Tsan
Naperville