[Jean S]

On a separate note, are you morphing toward or away from libertarianism?

Good question. My husband and I pay for our own insurance, $20,000 deductible each. I would love to get a medical bill for only $9.

[KittenClaws]

I’m pretty sure that Medicare is required. You can’t turn it down. If I am wrong, let me know.

Medicare still has an out of pocket payment as private insurance does. I wouldn’t be so hard on those on Medicare - not to be confused with medicaid