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July 20, 2009
Medicare to Boomers: Drop Dead
As we watch carefully to see what, if any, healthcare makeovers are on the horizon, there is one disturbing detail that will affect boomers. Many doctors, both internists and specialists, are opting-out of Medicare, citing low reimbursements and the paperwork hassle. This could leave many of us with alternatives that are either more expensive, more restricted or both.
An article this past spring in the New York Times, does a good job of covering the issue and some alternatives, including walk-in urgent care centers and concierge doctors. Whatever the choice, boomers stand to lose in this equation.
Posted on July 20, 2009 11:12 AM
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Posted by: Susan on July 21, 2009 9:40 AM
The 76 million children born between 1946 and 1964 constituents the baby boomer. They started turning 65 last Jan.1 which means they will also start a flood of applications for Medicare benefits that experts fear could drain the economy and hold political repercussions for President Obama. Question is, how would Pres.Obama handle this? Would he really let the baby boomer generation on the losing end?
Posted by: Jm likes Blue Cross Medicare Insurance on June 4, 2011 7:34 AM
From my understanding, the cut on physician reimbursement is on hold until end of 2011. It is part of the 12-month-fix that the senate is working on. Hopefully, senate would be able to find a better solution to address the issue.
Posted by: Medicare Supplement cost on September 1, 2011 10:40 AM
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