[kabar]

They are not getting them for free, but they are getting far more in benefits than what they are paying in premiums or what they paid in payroll taxes.

The problem is that you stirred up a hornet's nest by implying that your payments cover the costs. In fact, they do not, which is why the system is bankrupting the country.

Rush is right to a degree. Once the benefits received exceed your total contributions, you are essentially getting the services for free.

[Bob Ireland]

***The problem is that you stirred up a hornet's nest by implying that your payments cover the costs.***

I NEVER SAID THAT! IF you like, please convince the govt to cancel Medicare now! As I said, I turned my Medicare over to a private insurance company; if my payments are not covering costs then they are crazy to continue to cover me. Please tell them to stop!