Replies to post #215093 on DD Support Board and Research Team

[TenKay]

“So the US Geriatric system is still largely driven by private insurers.“

Largely ? LOL…yeah Medicare is but a small piece of senior care.

LOL.

Curious ….Have you been part of the Canadian healthcare system and have first hand knowledge?

[BullNBear52]

That is why they have Medicare Advantage but you're still on the hook for the deductible.

Medicare Advantage is a Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. In most cases, you can only use doctors who are in the plan's network.

https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/12026-Understanding-Medicare-Advantage-Plans.pdf

The supplemental insures you don't have to pay a deductible.